Convict Tang

Acanthurus triostegus

Saltwater Fish Species Group: Tang and Surgeons Family: Acanthuridae

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About Convict Tang

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The Convict Tang has a stunning white to silver body highlighted by six vertical black bars. The peduncle spines (near the tail) are rather small compared to that of other Tangs. A great addition to the reef or fish only aquarium. It requires a large area in which to swim. It should not be included in a tank with other species of Tangs since they will harass it. It will live peacefully with other Convict Tangs if all are introduced to the tank at the same time.

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