{"product_id":"red-sea-sailfin-tang-ba9194","title":"Red Sea Sailfin Tang | Zebrasoma desjardinii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red Sea Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii), also called the Desjardin's Sailfin Tang, is a large, spectacular surgeonfish that raises its huge sail-like fins to look even bigger. Boldly barred and spotted, it is an active grazer that reaches around 40 cm and needs a very large aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZebrasoma desjardinii ranges through the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean, grazing algae across reef flats and slopes. It is a strong, roaming swimmer that needs open water and plenty of live rock to browse in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body carries alternating dark and pale vertical bars broken up with fine spotting, a spotted face and yellowish fins, with tall dorsal and anal fins that give the classic sailfin outline. Raised, these fins make it one of the more imposing tangs. Good specimens are full-bodied with clean, crisp markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive, particularly toward other tangs and similarly shaped fish, but generally tolerant of unrelated species. Keep only one per tank unless the aquarium is very large, and add tangs together where possible. It mixes well with angelfish, wrasse, clownfish, rabbitfish and other robust reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a herbivore. Provide plenty of marine algae — dried seaweed (nori) on a clip daily, plus spirulina and herbivore preparations — with some meaty foods such as mysis for variety. Good vegetable nutrition supports colour, weight and immune strength and reduces aggression and coral nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 570 L, with 680 L or larger strongly recommended for this big, active tang. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.023–1.025. Give it strong flow, excellent oxygenation, open swimming room and robust filtration. Stable water and steady feeding help prevent the lateral line erosion tangs are prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not practical in home aquariums. Like all tangs it is a pelagic spawner with tiny larvae requiring specialised commercial rearing. Focus on a spacious, stable system and excellent nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZebrasoma desjardinii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Sailfin Tang (Desjardin's Sailfin Tang)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea and western Indian Ocean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore; marine algae, dried seaweed (nori), spirulina preparations and some meaty foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery large reef aquariums and FOWLR systems with generous swimming room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe; well-fed fish rarely trouble corals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include angelfish, wrasse, clownfish, rabbitfish, larger gobies and other robust reef fish. Choose tank mates that are not similarly shaped tangs to reduce conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other tangs and surgeonfish in anything but very large tanks, similarly shaped and coloured fish, and timid species that may be bullied or outcompeted for food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234151973155,"sku":"BA9194","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55304235286819,"sku":"AA1342","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55234152038691,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-40cm)","offer_id":55353177932067,"sku":null,"price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Sea_Sailfin_Tang_Zebrasoma_desjardinii_aaa79040-a070-4d9f-b28d-22fb3af8b072.jpg?v=1783231582","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-sailfin-tang-ba9194","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}