Shop tangs for sale at Live Fish Store and bring nonstop motion and color to your reef. Tangs, also called surgeonfish, are active, reef-safe grazers that cruise the tank all day cropping algae from the rockwork. From bright yellow to royal blue and purple, tangs are the showpiece fish of many larger aquariums, and we ship them overnight to your door.
Why buy tangs from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, feeding fish: we select active, full-bodied tangs and pack them carefully for transit.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free.
Choosing the right tang for your tank
Tangs need room to swim. Smaller species such as yellow and bristletooth tangs typically need 75 gallons or more, while larger species like the blue hippo, sailfin and naso tangs do best in 125 to 180 gallons or more with a long footprint. Keep water at 72-78°F with a specific gravity around 1.023-1.025, strong flow and high oxygen levels, and quarantine new arrivals since tangs are prone to ich.
Tangs are fully reef safe but can be territorial toward other tangs, especially similar-looking species. If you want more than one, add them at the same time and choose different body shapes. They are herbivores that need greens every day: offer nori or dried seaweed on a clip along with spirulina flakes, algae pellets and occasional mysis shrimp for variety.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live fish ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit. Every order is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report a DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
What tank size do tangs need?
At least 75 gallons for the smaller species and 125 to 180 gallons or more for larger tangs, with plenty of open swimming length.
Are tangs reef safe?
Yes. Tangs ignore corals and invertebrates and help control nuisance algae in reef tanks.
Are tangs good for beginners?
Hardy species like the yellow tang can be, provided the tank is large enough, well established and you feed plenty of seaweed.
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