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Clown TangLined Tang ~ Blue-lined Surgeonfish Family: AcanthuridaeTangWMTa_Ap8ST.jpg)
Latest Reader Comment - See More I bought a young clown tang a couple of months ago. It has about doubled in size, and just now starting to show some aggressive tendencies. But the odd thing about t... (more) Dan Haber 2003-12-11
With whimsical colorful stripes, their unique markings give them the name Clown Tang, Lined Tang, or Blue-lined Surgeonfish!With the upper three quarters of its body being banded alternately with black-edged blue and yellow stripes, the Clown Tang or Lined Tang is truly a unique and intriguing looking tang. Unfortunately this most unusual looking fish has a reputation for being hard to keep in captivity. The Clown Tang gets rather large, reaching 11 inches (28 cm) as adults. They also have a reputation for being quarrelsome with each other and other fish. They can be aggressive and territorial so only keep one per aquarium. For more Information on keeping marine fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Acanthurus lineatus |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Clown Tang, Lined Tang, or Blue-lined Surgeonfish is difficult to keep.
Maintenance:
It is important that you feed Tangs a good variety of live,
frozen, and prepared formula foods with emphasis in vegetable and spirulina.
Best to feed small amounts several times a day.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Clown Tang, Lined Tang, or Blue-lined Surgeonfish are found
throughout the Indo-Pacific from east Africa to the Marquesas at depths
up to 15 meters..
Foods:
Mainly found grazing on filamentous algae.
Social Behaviors:
Lives singly or small groups with a territorial male and
several females. It is known as an aggressive fish even to the aquarium
keeper.
Sexual differences:
Males grow larger than females.
Light: Recommended light levels:
Found in areas with sunlight.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Probably will not be accomplished in captivity. See the description
in the Breeding Marine
Fish page.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish
is between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Clown Tang, Lined Tang, or Blue-lined Surgeonfish adults
can grow to 28 cm (11 inches). (Rather large)
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
Appreciates moderate water movement.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Swims all over the aquarium.
Availability:
The Clown Tang or Lined Tang are occasionally available at retailers. They are priced about $40.00 USD and up.
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| I bought a young clown tang a couple of months ago. It has about doubled in size, and just now starting to show some aggressive tendencies. But the odd thing about the fish is that it has become translucent. You can see the abdominal sack clearly as silver. Also, you can see the bone structure. I have never seen anything like this in a tang before. Has anyone else?
2003-12-11 |
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| tallulah is the name of our very lively healthy clown tang. (although maybe borris is her name ...how do you know if its a male or female ??) anyway , royal of the tank it is. Likes to hang out with clowne fish, and isnt scared to tease simon, the banded shrimp. Likes to shelter in the biggest cave, and will makes her head turn black when feeling territorial. Extremely fast swimmer , loves her food and has a good sense of humour. 2004-04-01 |
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