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Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
A bright yellow surgeonfish that needs a very large tank and plenty of grazing rock.
Care Parameters
Adult size
20 cm
Min tank
400 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.1–8.4
GH
8–12 dGH
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Water zone
Middle
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
One per tank, or a large group.
Suitable Equipment
5
Common Problems
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Fin Rot
Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.
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Fish Hiding or Chronic Stress
Fish hide constantly, refuse food and fade in color.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)
Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.
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High Ammonia Poisoning
Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.
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