Clown 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, use caution when handling. They should not be kept with fish that look similar, like other tangs. However, they should be peaceful towards most other tank mates. Adult Clown Tangs are found in schools in shallow areas from the Indo-Pacific to the Great Barrier reef and New Caledonia. Juveniles are found solitary in shallow rubble areas. Lage Clown males will create and control feeding territories and harems of females. They will grow to be over a foot in size, so will need a great deal of swimming space. Full grown adults of this tang will need around 250 gallons; however, you can get away with smaller aquariums when they are juveniles.They body is littered with horizontal stripes of blue, black/grey and yellow/orange. Their fins are also lined with black and a vibrant blue coloration.