Purple Tang Large WYSIWYG
✔ In Our Care Since August 5, 2026
✔ 40 Days at Lush Corals
✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
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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.
