{"product_id":"bariene-tang","title":"Bariene 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 Bariene Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bariene Tang is a large and impressive surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep grey to blue-grey body, darker facial markings and distinctive yellowish tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an active and powerful swimmer that makes an excellent feature fish for a large marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBariene Tangs are naturally found around \u003cstrong\u003ecoral reefs and rocky reef environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they spend much of their time cruising between reef structures and grazing on algae. Their active nature means they require plenty of open swimming space combined with substantial rockwork for shelter and grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many surgeonfish, they can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial towards other tangs\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly species with similar body shapes. They are best housed in a large, mature aquarium with carefully selected tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet should contain a strong herbivorous component, including \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular feeding helps maintain their body condition and supports natural grazing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBariene Tangs are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals alone.\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 bariene\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bariene Tang \/ Bariene Surgeonfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–45 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 800 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 \/ Omnivore\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 Very large mature reef aquariums and marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Bariene Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBariene Tangs are large surgeonfish and can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making adult swimming requirements substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Bariene Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are suitable for coral aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Bariene Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey benefit from a diet rich in \u003cstrong\u003emarine algae, nori, Spirulina and quality herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular grazing opportunities on established live rock are also beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Bariene Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial towards other surgeonfish. Their large adult size means a very large aquarium is required when considering multiple tangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Bariene Tangs need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature live rock provides natural algae and biofilm for grazing, as well as shelter and territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying one without planning for its adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBariene Tangs become very large and require an exceptionally spacious aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir active swimming behaviour makes adequate open water essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA herbivore-focused diet should be maintained even in an established reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial aggression can become significant between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature aquarium with established rockwork and excellent biological filtration is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917885583499,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/RHDWewG6tvEL-xn8jznFb7JNsUCtrn1PVxlJizukjOf9G_YVC2GgV-r_InZB5KQd2LoyY5eHFoLAVXg018YjwAPSTnnUgZUUf76QfAY6r9wsrNNRnpVHc67DjqyeDRaOCcyLmwun3P1v-eSIL5RQ_VRoaL7KGpGoH55YrE5sMGjHjH6Iq87rcDa.jpg?v=1787033228","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/bariene-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}