A tang fish is a tropical saltwater fish uniquely known for its scalpels which are attached to both ends of its tail base. The term ‘tang fish’ is used to describe a wide range of fish belonging to the Acanthuridae family, including surgeonfish, unicornfish, doctorfish, and real tangs.

2024年5月7日 · There are many species of tang available in the aquarium hobby but even more exist in the wild, amounting to almost 90 known species. Most of these species originate from the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific, where they travel from …

The fish displays a subtle gradient starting with grey near the dorsal fin area and ending with a light yellow on the belly. The head and tail showcase yellow patterns that are similar among all naso tangs.

The Mustard Guttatus Tang, also known as the Whitespotted Surgeonfish, occurs in large schools on the reef. The body of the fish is gray with two silver stripes towards the front half, and the back half is dotted with many white spots. The tail and the pelvic fins are a striking yellow that offsets the gray color of the fish.

The Doctorfish, Acanthurus chirurgus, also known as the Doctorfish Tang, is a species of tang that has sharp, scalpel-like, dorsal fins. They are usually a blue/grey to dark grey coloration with faded brown vertical brown stripes.

2025年4月5日 · The stunning Sohal Tang, otherwise known as the Arabian Tang or Sohal Surgeonfish, is a tropical fish that lives in sandy areas and coral reefs up to 100 feet deep. They’re originally from the portion of the Indian Ocean between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

2025年3月4日 · Although their coloration is not as diverse as other types of tang fish, their color is still quite appealing. Living up to their name, they have a blue line on the ends of their fins and display a brilliant white and grey full body coloration and have two …

2024年3月1日 · Tangs are a common name for a family of bony fish from the suborder Acanthuridae. The tang family includes about 80 species that inhabit only marine waters. These are typical tropical water residents, especially prevalent around coral reefs.

The Doctorfish Tang are also known as the Doctorfish Surgeonfish. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. The Doctorfish Tangs have a gray body with darker vertical gray stripes on its sides.

2023年8月21日 · The Gold Rim Tang, also known as the Whitecheek Surgeonfish or Powder Gray Surgeonfish, is a popular saltwater fish for aquarium enthusiasts. However, this tang species can be aggressive and territorial, making it essential to choose appropriate tank mates for maintaining harmony within the tank.