{"product_id":"whitecheek-tang","title":"White Cheek 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 White Cheek Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Cheek Tang is a striking surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edark blue-black body, bright white cheek patch, yellow dorsal and anal fins, and vivid blue markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its contrasting colouration makes it a highly desirable addition to large marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Cheek Tangs are active swimmers and spend much of their day grazing across live rock and aquarium surfaces. Their specialised mouthparts allow them to scrape \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and biofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e from rockwork, making an established aquarium with plenty of natural grazing surfaces ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best suited to \u003cstrong\u003elarge, mature reef aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong filtration, excellent oxygenation and plenty of open swimming space. Like many surgeonfish, they can become territorial towards other tangs, particularly similar-shaped species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet should be heavily focused on marine algae, with regular offerings of \u003cstrong\u003enori, Spirulina, algae-based pellets and other herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Cheek Tangs are generally reef safe 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 nigricans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Cheek Tang \/ Goldrim Tang\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 20–22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 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 marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a White Cheek Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Cheek Tangs can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a large aquarium with plenty of swimming space is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre White Cheek Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are excellent algae grazers for reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do White Cheek Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous. Provide regular access to \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural algae growth on live rock is also beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan White Cheek Tangs live with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be territorial, particularly towards other surgeonfish with a similar body shape. A large aquarium, careful species selection and appropriate aquascaping are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo White Cheek Tangs need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature live rock is highly beneficial because it 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 them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Cheek Tangs are active swimmers and need substantial space as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular access to marine algae is essential for maintaining good health and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial aggression can become significant, particularly between similarly shaped surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature system with established live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Cheek Tangs can be sensitive to stress and disease, so stable parameters, strong filtration and excellent oxygenation are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping quarantine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurgeonfish can be susceptible to marine diseases. 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