Saltwater
Spotted tang
Zebrasoma gemmatum
Acanthuridae, Acanthurinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 22 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 399 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Comoros, France, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Réunion, and South Africa.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits coral and rocky reefs. Juveniles in shallow water. Extremely territorial and solitary.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Acanthurus gemmatus
In other languages
- Ædelstens-kirurgfisk
- Gem surgeonfish, Jewelled Tang
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.