Desjardini Sailfin Tang

Desjardini Sailfin Tang

A large and visually striking tang, the Desjardini Sailfin Tang features bold striping and dramatic fin extensions that make it a centerpiece fish in larger aquariums.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 5–12 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

This species grows large and requires significant swimming space. It is active throughout the day and benefits from a mix of open water and rockwork.

Can be territorial toward other tangs, particularly as it matures.

Feeding & Diet

Herbivorous with a strong appetite for algae.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori or macroalgae
• Herbivore pellets
• Occasional frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Best with:

• Larger reef fish
• Wrasses
• Clownfish

Avoid overcrowding with other tangs unless the tank is very large.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.