Chocolate Tang
Tangs are commonly referred to as surgeon fish due to having a sharp spine that looks like a "scalpel" at the base of their caudal (tail) fin that is used for protection, so use caution when handling. Adults tend to live alone in the wild, so they should not be kept with fish that look similar, like other tangs, though they should be peaceful towards most other tank mates. Adult Chocolate Tangs are found inhabiting lagoons and seaward reefs of the Indo-Pacific. They will grow to be about 8" in size and have a tan body with red outlining around the eyes. Juveniles look similar to Lemon Peel Angel with a yellow body and blue outlining. Full grown adults of this tang will need around 125 gallons; however, you can get away with smaller aquariums when they are juveniles.