Convict Tang

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Latin Name: Acanthurus triostegus
Common Name(s): Convict Tang, Convict Surgeonfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive 
Adult Full Size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (May need to upgrade as the fish grows.)
Safe for Reef Tanks: Yes
UV Required: Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: Seaweed, ABN: Frozen Spirulina Brine, ABN: Spirulina-Kelp Flakes, Vitamin C soaked ABN: Chromo Pellets, ABN: Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Trifecta, Frozen Bloodworms; Reef Nutrition: Arctic Pods, Beta-Brine, ROE;  LRS: Reef-Frenzy

Description: The Convict Tang is well known for its white/silver body and its six black vertical stripes. This fish would be a great addition to larger reef or fish only aquariums. Very useful for grazing on algae in the tank. It is also important to feed an adequate amount of seaweed. This fish originates from areas in the Indo Pacific, Hawaiian Island, and the Eastern Pacific. Do not mix with other Acanthurus Tangs. A protein skimmer and UV sterilizer are a highly recommended to help with disease.