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Sailfin Tang (Bloch, 1797)
| Scientific Name | Zebrasoma veliferum |
| Diet | Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp |
| Alt Common Name | Eastern Sailfin, Pacific Sailfin, Purple Lined Surgeonfish, Hirenagahagi (Jap. 'long tail surgeonfish'), Iriaeo (Tahitian) |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Origin | Pacific Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Cream colored with dark vertical bands |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive towards own species. |
| Mature Size | 16 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.
Forms large algae grazing groups in the wild.