{"product_id":"brown-powder-tang","title":"Brown Powder 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\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Powder Tang (\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful surgeonfish recognised for its dark brown to charcoal body, contrasting white facial markings and striking yellow accents around the dorsal and tail areas. Its elegant shape and bold markings make it a popular choice for established marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Powder Tangs are \u003cstrong\u003eactive swimmers and dedicated algae grazers\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending much of their day moving across live rock and aquarium surfaces searching for algae. A mature aquarium with abundant rockwork provides both grazing opportunities and places to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful toward most community fish but can become territorial toward other surgeonfish, particularly species with a similar body shape. They are best introduced into a suitably large, established aquarium with plenty of swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied herbivorous diet is important. Offer \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae and quality herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly, supplemented with a varied frozen or prepared marine diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Powder Tang, Japan Surgeonfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature live rock, strong flow and plenty of swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Brown Powder Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent algae grazers, normally leaving healthy corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large does a Brown Powder Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, although aquarium specimens are often smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Brown Powder Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet should contain plenty of marine algae. Offer \u003cstrong\u003enori, algae sheets, herbivore pellets and frozen foods\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Brown Powder Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be territorial toward other surgeonfish, especially similar-shaped species. Careful stocking and plenty of aquarium space are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need strong water flow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood circulation is beneficial. Strong flow provides oxygenation and allows the fish to swim naturally while helping maintain healthy grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Brown Powder Tangs suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are better suited to \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced marine aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e because surgeonfish can be sensitive to poor water quality, stress and inadequate nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing an inadequate algae-based diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Adding multiple similar tangs without sufficient territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Introducing them into a new or unstable aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Failing to provide plenty of swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Neglecting water quality and oxygenati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342374215819,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/brown-powder-tangapex-aquatic-5358627.jpg?v=1789215366","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/brown-powder-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}