Lavender Tang

Lavender Tang

A unique and less commonly seen tang with subtle lavender and gray tones. A great choice for hobbyists looking for something different while still benefiting from a hardy grazer.

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

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 5–10 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Lavender Tangs are active swimmers that require space and stable conditions. They behave similarly to other Zebrasoma tangs with moderate aggression toward similar species.

Feeding & Diet

Herbivorous and requires regular feeding.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori
• Herbivore pellets
• Frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Works well with:

• Wrasses
• Clownfish
• Larger reef fish

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.