The O. Shoulder Tang, also known as the Orange-epaulette, Orangespot, Orangeband, or Orangeshoulder Surgeonfish, has an eye-catching orange stripe with a lyre-shaped tail. As a juvenile, it is mostly yellow with light blue fringing on its fins. As an adult, the front half is light gray and the back half dark gray-blue. A 180-gallon tank or larger is essential to give it plenty of space, and if housing more than one, add a juvenile to the adult. Its diet should include meaty foods and seaweed-based fare like Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad, and Ocean Nutrition, to strengthen its immune system and reduce aggression. Feed 3x/week with a veggie clip or rock-tied seaweed.
- Care Level : Moderate
- Temperament : Peaceful
- Reef Safe : Yes
- Diet : Pellet, Flake, Greens
- Origin : Indian Ocean
- Acclimation Time : 3+ hours
- Coral Safe : Yes
- Invertebrate Safe : Yes
- Minimum Tank Size : 90 gallons
Purchase Size: approx 3-5″
* All Livestock is for Sale in Singapore only and and Not Available for overseas export.
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