Freckled Tang

Freckled Tang

A unique and less commonly seen tang featuring subtle freckled patterning across its body. A great choice for hobbyists looking for something different while still benefiting from an active algae grazer.

🟢 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 5–10 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Freckled Tangs are active swimmers that require ample open space along with rockwork for grazing. Like most tangs, they may become territorial toward similar species.

Feeding & Diet

Herbivorous with constant grazing behavior.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori
• Herbivore pellets
• Frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Best with:

• Larger reef fish
• Wrasses
• Clownfish

Use caution with other tangs.

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.