{"product_id":"achiles-tang","title":"Achiles Tang","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Achilles Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Achilles Tang is one of the most spectacular surgeonfish in the marine aquarium hobby, recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep black to charcoal body, brilliant orange-red markings around the tail and vivid blue highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a highly active and powerful swimmer that spends much of its time cruising through open water and grazing across rockwork. Achilles Tangs are best suited to \u003cstrong\u003elarge, mature reef aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent water quality, strong oxygenation, high flow and plenty of established algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species has a reputation for being \u003cstrong\u003emore challenging to maintain than many other tangs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be sensitive to stress, water-quality fluctuations and marine parasites, particularly during introduction and acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchilles Tangs are primarily herbivorous and should receive frequent access to \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina and quality herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. A mature aquarium with naturally growing algae provides valuable additional grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are an excellent choice for large coral reef systems when their requirements can be met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus achilles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achilles Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish \/ Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large mature reef aquariums and experienced marine aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Achilles Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Achilles Tangs are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent algae grazers for mature reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Achilles Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, although their active swimming behaviour means they require substantial space even before reaching adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Achilles Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous. Provide regular \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented by natural algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Achilles Tangs difficult to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are considered an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced-care tang\u003c\/strong\u003e. Excellent water quality, strong flow, high oxygen levels, a mature aquarium and careful acclimation are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Achilles Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be highly territorial towards other surgeonfish, particularly similarly shaped \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e species. Very careful stocking and a large aquarium are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding an Achilles Tang to a new aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature, stable system with established algae growth is strongly preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor oxygenation or insufficient flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAchilles Tangs naturally inhabit high-flow environments and benefit from strong circulation and excellent oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot feeding enough algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular nori and other marine algae should form an important part of their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can become extremely territorial towards other surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping quarantine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAchilles Tangs can be particularly susceptible to marine parasites and stress, making quarantine an important consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling the fish roughly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other surgeonfish, they have a sharp caudal spine that can cause injury when catching or moving the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium large","offer_id":48917882536075,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/g6n6GCTg26KbLdk96Fe_QmBt2wENm-CmRWXOY1LAIKg-9ZvSPq5V7XBTCewVSKqHBRmiptsvKAxyIYQBj7NCJgwMUMaC66SM9cUES-Y9Il4tN1UGaH2nYf-6hm86ymH9F3XwZ30SAFXE5P8olWMwexWZIXbgyXCnqssnUntzwgNqMPxpbuqB8dp.jpg?v=1787037370","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/achiles-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}