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Orange Shoulder Tang (Foster, 1801)
| Scientific Name | Acanthurus olivaceus |
| Diet | Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp |
| Alt Common Name | Olive, Orange Band, Orange Bar, Orange Epaulette, Orange Spot Surgeonfish, Montsukihagi (Jap. 'crested surgeonfish'), Nae Nae (Haw.) |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Origin | Indian and Pacific Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Gray with Orange spot surrounded in Blue |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species |
| Mature Size | 10 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.
Orange Shoulder tangs are reported grazers of filamentous and diatom algae.