Clown tang (Acanthurus lineatus), juvenile. - SEE WARNING IN DESCRIPTION

WARNING

Suitable for tanks of 3,000 litres or more.

A large species of Tang which is fast growing and highly aggressive. Commonly seen in very high flow areas of the reef. Best kept in tanks of 1,000 litres plus for a juvenile, and 3,000 litres plus for an adult. Clown tangs are highly aggressive fish and best kept with other tough guys such as triggers, groupers, etc. The large blades on the wrist of the tail can be used as a weapon which can inflict nasty wounds on other fish, and even large juveniles can inflict nasty wounds and even permanent damage to their owner. Care should be taken when handling these fish. Expert only.

SIZE

Only rarely available. Stocked in a variety of sizes. Very fast growing, may reach 16”.

COMPATIBILITY

A large and aggressive species. Should only be kept with other large robust fish.

SIZE WARNING! THIS FISH CAN GROW EXTREMELY LARGE, AND MAY DO SO VERY QUICKLY!

All fish with a large potential size may need special care, and may require a tank set up in a particular way to suit their specific needs. Large fish need a lot of space, even as juveniles they may need large tanks to get enough exercise to develop properly. Large fish may view smaller tankmates as food. Large fish may sometimes damage equipment and bite through power cables. Also bear in mind that large fish can eat a lot of food. It’s not unusual for 1 large fish to eat several packs of frozen food a day, which can be expensive. Large fish can be difficult to rehome, so do not purchase them unless you already have the facilities to house them at a larger size.

APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE PURCHASE!

You will need to verify that you already have experience with large, powerful, predatory fish. If housing this fish singly you will need an unstocked and running aquarium of 2,000+ litres. If housing with suitable tankmates an even larger aquarium may be required. We will video call and/or visit to inspect the aquarium for it before sending the animal.

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