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
WYSIWYG Specimen
âś” Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
âś” Size: Medium (Approximately 5")
âś” In Our Care Since: September 9, 2026
âś” Currently Housed at Lush Corals
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.
