Scopas Tang

The Scopas Tang comes from the Indio-Pacific.

They have a two toned coloration starting with yellow and fading to dark brown.

If you plan on keeping a Scopas Tang, they spend much of their time grazing for algae so have plenty of live rock for them to graze on. They will also feed on dried algae or seaweed attached to a lettuce clip. This tang (and tangs in general) requires highly oxygenated water so make sure you have plenty of water surface agitation and/or air stones.

Scopas tangs enjoy a large swimming area, with many hiding spots.
A tank over 75 gallons is recommended. Keeping this fish in an aquarium that is
too small can cause it to become very skittish.

Keeping Scopas tangs together is not recommended as they can be aggressive
towards fish from their own genus (all Zebrasoma species). Scopas Tangs have blades at the base of their tales to slap at each other.

Use caution when netting a Scopas Tang because of the blades at the base of
their tail fin. The blades can easily get hooked into the net. If this happens, gently move the net back and forth in the aquarium until the tang is released.

 


Scopas Tang
Scopas Tang
(Zebrasoma scopas)
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Agressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Diet: Herbivore
Max. Size: 12"