Orange Shoulder Tang

Orange Shoulder Tang

A beautiful tang that undergoes a dramatic transformation from bright yellow as a juvenile to a blue-gray adult with a signature orange shoulder marking.

🟢 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 5–14 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

This species requires a large tank with ample swimming space. It is active and constantly grazing.

Generally less aggressive than some tangs but still territorial with 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
• Occasional frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Best with:

• Larger reef fish
• Wrasses
• Clownfish

Requires space when mixing 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.