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Achilles Tang
Achilles Tang Achilles Tang
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Achilles Tang

Latin Name: Acanthurus achilles
Common Name: Achilles Tang, Red Tailed Surgeon
Category: Tangs
Difficulty:
Expert
Personality:
Semi-Aggressive 
Adult Full Size: 8"
Min. Tank Size:
120g
Safe for Reef Tanks:
Yes
UV Required:
Yes
Skimmer Required:
Yes
Foods:
Seaweed, Spirulina Brine, ABN Spirulina Flakes, Vit C Pellets, Emerald Entree

The Achilles Tang is one of the most prized fish in the marine fish-keeping hobby. It is very challenging, but rewarding, to keep in the home aquarium. This fish is a very dark navy color, with highlights of white near the operculum with a bright orange spot on the peduncle region. This fish is very sensitive, so a UV sterilizer and protein skimmer are REQUIRED. The Achilles Tang may fight with other Tangs, so it is best to add this fish last or in a group with other tangs. Do not mix with other Acanthurus Tangs such as Powder Blue, Powder Brown, or Goldrim Tangs. A diet that consists of seaweed, fatty frozen foods, and pellets with Vitamin C is very important!

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Regular price $879.99