Purple Tang

A true reef classic, the Purple Tang is known for its intense purple coloration and high energy. One of the most popular tangs in the hobby, it adds both movement and bold color to any reef.

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

WYSIWYG Specimen

✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
✔ Size: Large (Approximately 5")
✔ In Our Care Since: August 5, 2026
✔ Currently Housed at Lush Corals

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Aggressive (especially toward other tangs)
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 4–10 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Purple Tangs are highly active swimmers and require strong flow and open swimming space. They can be territorial, particularly toward other tangs or similarly shaped fish.

Best added last in most reef systems.

Feeding & Diet

Herbivorous and requires frequent feeding.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori or algae sheets
• Herbivore pellets
• Occasional frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Works well with:

• Wrasses
• Clownfish
• Larger reef fish

Use caution with other tangs unless carefully planned.

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.