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Çikolatalı Tang

Çikolatalı Tang

3,500.00 TRY
3,500.00 TRY
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Scientific Name: Acanthurus pyroferus
Family: Acanthuridae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Medium
Temperament: Semi-peaceful (can become territorial as it matures)
Diet: Herbivore
Minimum Tank Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 20–25 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Fully compatible

The Chocolate Tang is a hardy Tang species characterized by its dark brown body and juvenile coloration that can change over time. Especially during its juvenile stage, it can display different color patterns, transitioning to a more uniform dark tone as it matures.

In its natural habitat, it feeds on algae in reef areas and actively grazes on rocky surfaces throughout the day. In reef aquariums, it is a preferred species due to both its hardiness and its contribution to algae control.

Points to Consider

  • Requires a spacious swimming area in the aquarium
  • Can be territorial towards other Tang species
  • Regular supplemental vegetable food should be provided
  • Stable water parameters are important
  • May be sensitive to stress when acclimating to a new environment
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