{"product_id":"lavender-tang","title":"Lavender 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 Lavender Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lavender Tang is a stunning surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep lavender-purple body, bright yellow tail and vibrant blue markings around the face and fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its intense colouration makes it one of the most attractive members of the \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Tangs are active swimmers and enthusiastic algae grazers. They spend much of their day exploring rockwork and scraping algae and biofilm from surfaces, making a \u003cstrong\u003emature aquarium with plenty of established live rock\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma\u003c\/em\u003e tangs, Lavender Tangs can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly towards other tangs with similar body shapes. Providing plenty of swimming space, rockwork and carefully planned territories helps reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous and should receive a regular supply of \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Tangs are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent additions to established coral reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma xanthurum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender Tang \/ Purple 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 20–22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 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 Mature marine and reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Lavender Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Tangs can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they require a suitably large aquarium with plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lavender Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent algae grazers for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Lavender 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, along with natural algae growth on mature live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lavender Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial, particularly towards other \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma\u003c\/em\u003e tangs and similarly shaped surgeonfish. Careful stocking and sufficient aquarium space are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Lavender 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 exploration areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping one in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLavender Tangs are active swimmers and need adequate space to move and establish a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular access to marine algae and nori is important for maintaining good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple Zebrasoma tangs without sufficient space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial aggression can become significant between similar tang species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintain stable parameters, strong filtration and excellent oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917883191435,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Lavender_Tang-reefs-e1593026773863.jpg?v=1787036565","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/lavender-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}