{"product_id":"lavender-tang-acanthurus-nigrofuscus","title":"Lavender Tang Acanthurus Nigrofuscus","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Tang – \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus nigrofuscus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lavender Tang is a \u003cstrong\u003egraceful and active surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e with a subtle yet attractive lavender-brown body accented by fine horizontal markings. Known for its constant grazing, it plays an important role in keeping algae growth under control in marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidespread throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/strong\u003e, from East Africa to Hawaii, where it inhabits coral reefs and lagoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily \u003cstrong\u003eherbivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e, grazing on filamentous algae. Provide a diet rich in \u003cstrong\u003enori, spirulina, and algae-based flakes or pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, with occasional mysis or brine shrimp for variety and balanced nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with most \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful reef fish and invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e. May show aggression toward other tangs, especially those of similar body shape, unless housed in a large aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e – generally peaceful but can become territorial with other surgeonfish if space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires a mature aquarium with strong water movement, ample swimming room, and a steady supply of algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong\u003e74–80°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: \u003cstrong\u003e1.020–1.025\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong\u003e125+ gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLavender Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, algae-grazing surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes an elegant and functional addition to large reef or fish-only aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56864457982327,"sku":"FSH-02164","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/Lavender-Tang-Acanthurus-Nigrofuscus.png?v=1773332394","url":"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/products\/lavender-tang-acanthurus-nigrofuscus","provider":"Real Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}