{"product_id":"orangestriped-tang","title":"Orange Striped 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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Orange Striped Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Striped Tang, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Stripe Bristletooth Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eStriated Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eorange horizontal striping, olive-brown body and blue markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juveniles can display particularly vibrant orange and blue colouration, while adults develop a more subdued olive appearance with fine blue lines and orange markings around the head. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eCtenochaetus\u003c\/strong\u003e genus, it has specialised bristle-like teeth designed for scraping and sifting through rock surfaces. Its natural diet consists heavily of \u003cstrong\u003ealgae, biofilm and detritus\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent grazer for established reef aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Striped Tangs are active fish that require plenty of swimming room as well as mature live rock for grazing. They are generally reef safe and can be kept with corals and most ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other tangs, they possess a sharp \u003cstrong\u003ecaudal peduncle spine\u003c\/strong\u003e, so care should be taken when handling or catching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus striatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Striped Tang \/ Orange Stripe Bristletooth Tang \/ Striated Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Bristletooth Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 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 500 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Detritivore\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 marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Orange Striped Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on \u003cstrong\u003ealgae, biofilm and detritus\u003c\/strong\u003e from rocks and other surfaces. Supplement this with nori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore foods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Orange Striped Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are excellent grazers for mature reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Orange Striped Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a large aquarium with plenty of swimming space is essential. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Orange Striped Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial towards other tangs, particularly similar-shaped species. Careful stocking and plenty of space are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Orange Striped Tangs good algae eaters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their specialised bristle-like teeth allow them to scrape biofilm, algae and detritus from rockwork, making them useful natural grazers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese fish become substantial adults and need significant swimming and grazing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven in an established reef, supplement their natural grazing with marine algae and nori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple tangs without sufficient space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can become significant between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding them to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring their tail spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sharp caudal spine can cause injury when handling the fish, so use appropriate care when moving or catching them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917883748491,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/IMG_8049-copy-jpg-1000x667.webp?v=1787031170","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/orangestriped-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}