In this episode, we’re talking about fish from the family acanthuridae! This discussion is an overarching tutorial on the 6 different genera, as well as some of the species you may encounter in the aquarium hobby. Everyone seems to think they need a tang in their reef tank, but they are frequently kept in undersized aquariums. Be sure to study up on the requirements for each species, or you may risk angering the Tang Police!
 
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Some species mentioned in this episode:

Powder blue tang, Acanthurus leucosternon
Clown tang, Acanthurus lineatus
Tomini tang, Ctenochaetus tominiensis
Blue hippo tang, Paracanthurus hepatus
Powder brown tang, Acanthurus japonicus
Achilles tang, Acanthurus achilles
Convict tang, Acanthurus triostegus
Sailfin tang, Zebrasoma velifer
Naso tang, Naso lituratus
Gem tang, Zebrasoma gemmatum
Yellow tang, Zebrasoma flavescens
Purple tang, Zebrasoma xanthurum
Black tang, Zebrasoma rostratum
Scopas tang, Zebrasoma scopas
Desjardini sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii
Gold rim tang, Acanthurus nigricans
Zebra tang, Acanthurus polyzona
Sohal tang, sohal surgeonfish
Orange shoulder tang, Acanthurus olivaceus
Lavender tang, Acanthurus nigrofuscus

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