{"product_id":"whitebar-tang","title":"Whitebar 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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\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: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; 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: 49.3694%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; 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 Whitebar Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whitebar Tang is a striking surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eblue-grey to brown body, distinctive white facial band and bright yellow highlights around the fins and tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its clean colour contrast and active swimming behaviour make it an attractive addition to larger marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitebar Tangs are active \u003cstrong\u003ealgae grazers\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending much of their time browsing across live rock and aquarium surfaces. A mature aquarium with established algae growth, strong water movement and plenty of open swimming space is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful towards most community fish but can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial towards other surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly similar-shaped tangs. Good aquascaping with separate territories and plenty of swimming room can help minimise aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied herbivorous diet should include \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitebar 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 leucopareius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whitebar Tang \/ Whitebar Surgeonfish\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 to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 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 Large mature reef aquariums and experienced marine aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Whitebar 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\u003eHow big does a Whitebar Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so plenty of swimming space is required as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Whitebar Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous. Offer regular \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside natural algae growth on mature live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Whitebar Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial towards other surgeonfish, particularly similarly shaped species. A large aquarium and careful selection of tank mates are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Whitebar 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\u003eWhitebar Tangs are active swimmers and require plenty of open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular marine algae and nori are important for maintaining health and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can develop between surgeonfish.\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\u003eIgnoring the caudal spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other surgeonfish, Whitebar Tangs have a sharp spine near the tail that can cause injury when handling or catching the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955602141323,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/26635a9d-66e8-42e1-8bcd-0e1c9b1de3c1.jpg?v=1787294813","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/whitebar-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}