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
WYSIWYG Specimen
âś” Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
âś” Size: Medium (Approximately 4")
âś” In Our Care Since: August 26, 2026
âś” Currently Housed at Lush Corals
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.
