Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Bright yellow reef fish popular in marine tanks.
Origin: Pacific Ocean
Family: Acanthuridae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 20.00 cm
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Care Level: Moderate
Diet Type: Herbivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Marine
Temperature Range: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 8.0 - 8.4
Water Hardness: 8 - 12 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 150 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Eats algae and vegetable matter.
Care Level:
Moderate
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Difficult
Egg layers; difficult to breed in captivity.
Compatibility
Semi Aggressive
Needs plenty of swimming space.