{"product_id":"vampire-tang","title":"Vampire 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 Vampire Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vampire Tang, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eTennent's Surgeonfish, Lieutenant Tang or Doubleband Surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eolive-grey to blue-grey body, dark markings behind the eyes and vivid blue edging around the tail and fins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting features of this species is its \u003cstrong\u003ejuvenile-to-adult colour transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young fish have a very different appearance, gradually developing the distinctive double-band facial markings as they mature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVampire Tangs are active swimmers and natural algae grazers. They require a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, mature aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and established live rock\u003c\/strong\u003e for grazing and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other surgeonfish, they possess a sharp caudal spine and should be handled carefully. They can also become territorial towards other tangs, particularly similarly shaped \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e species. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and make excellent additions to large established 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\u003eAcanthurus tennentii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vampire Tang \/ Tennent's Surgeonfish \/ Lieutenant Tang \/ Doubleband 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 30–31 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 600 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 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 Vampire Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVampire Tangs can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–31 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making a large aquarium essential for long-term care. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Vampire Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are excellent algae grazers for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Vampire Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural diet is primarily algae and other plant material. Provide regular \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, while allowing them to graze naturally on mature rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Vampire Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial, particularly towards other \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e tangs and similarly shaped surgeonfish. A large aquarium and careful selection of tank mates are important. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Vampire 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 areas to explore.\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\u003eA small juvenile can eventually become a 30 cm+ surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVampire Tangs are active swimmers and require substantial open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular nori and other marine algae should supplement natural grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can become significant between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring the caudal spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sharp \"scalpel\" near the tail can cause serious injury when handling the fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn established aquarium with mature live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917883879563,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Lieutenant-Tang-1-768x768.webp?v=1787034752","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/vampire-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}