Clown Tang (Linnaeus, 1758)

 Scientific Name  Acanthurus lineatus
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp
 Alt Common Name  Blue Banded, Blue Lined, Striped, Zebra Surgeonfish, Nijihagi (Jap. 'rainbow surgeonfish'), Blouband-doktervis (Afr.)
 Family  Acanthuridae
 Origin  Indian and Pacific Ocean
 Aquarist Level  Advanced
 Reef Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Blue with Yellow horizontal stripes
 Disposition  Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration.
 Hardiness  Delicate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species
 Mature Size  15 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Not visible.

Notes: Tangs, also known as Surgeonfish, are ideal fish for the fish only or reef aquarium.  Generally it is best to keep one tang per aquarium.  If attempting to keep more a 75 gallon aquarium or larger aquarium is recommended as well as introducing tangs from different genus at the same time.

In the wild, male Clown Tangs guard large territories and keep a harem of several females.