Gem Tang

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Latin Name: Zebrasoma gemmatum 
Common Name(s): Gem Tang, Jeweled Tang, Spotted Tang, Mauritian Tang
Difficulty: Intermediate
Personality: Peaceful (May be aggressive towards conspecifics.)
Adult Full Size: ~8"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Highly Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN: Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Spirulina-Kelp Flakes, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Spirulina Brine Shrimp; Seaweed; LRS: Reef Frenzy; San Francisco Bay Brand: Emerald Entrée, Multi-Pack; Reef Nutrition: ROE, Arctic Pods, Beta-Brine

Description: The Gem Tang is considered one of "The Holy Grail" species of tangs. Gem Tangs come from Mauritius off the East Coast of Africa. They are black with striking white spots along the whole body, and they have a yellow caudal fin. Tangs are especially susceptible to disease. To help prevent disease, feed vitamin C on pellet food every day. A UV sterilizer and protein skimmer are STRONGLY recommended to keep this fish. Feed this fish a varied diet including both algae-based and meaty foods. Practice extreme caution when mixing the Gem Tang with conspecifics.