Hawaiian Yellow Tang (4–5")

Transform Your Tank with the Iconic Golden Gem of the Pacific

Looking for a bold, reef-safe classic that brings instant warmth and energy to your saltwater aquarium? The Hawaiian Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is one of the most beloved and recognizable marine specimens in the hobby — and sourcing a true, wild-caught Hawaiian specimen at 4–5 inches means you're getting a mature, robust, and fully colored individual at its absolute finest. Available exclusively at The Coral Boutique, this is not your average aquarium store Yellow Tang. Hawaiian-sourced specimens are renowned for their deeper, richer gold coloration and superior hardiness compared to those collected elsewhere — a difference any discerning reef keeper will notice immediately.

At 4–5 inches, this specimen is a fully grown, confident presence in any marine aquarium — past the vulnerability of juvenile stages and ready to claim its territory and settle into reef life with ease. The Hawaiian Yellow Tang is known for its bold, active personality, spending its days grazing across rockwork and open substrate with purposeful energy that keeps your tank feeling alive at all hours. A natural algae grazer, it serves a functional role in your reef ecosystem while doubling as your most eye-catching inhabitant. Hardy, reef-safe, and visually striking, it remains one of the most rewarding long-term additions any saltwater aquarium hobbyist can make — beginner or expert alike.

Quick Stats & Care Guide

Common Name: Hawaiian Yellow Tang Current Size: Adult (Approx. 4–5 inches) Care Level: Easy to Moderate (One of the most adaptable and forgiving reef-safe species available) Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (Territorial toward other tangs and similarly shaped species; thrives as the sole tang in smaller systems or in larger mixed-tang displays) Diet: Herbivore (Enthusiastically grazes on microalgae and readily accepts nori, spirulina-based foods, mysis shrimp, and high-quality frozen herbivore blends) Reef Safe: Yes (Completely safe with corals and invertebrates) Water Conditions: 72–78°F | dKH 8–12 | pH 8.1–8.4 | sg 1.020–1.025 | Tank Size: 75+ gallons with open swimming lanes and established live rock for grazing

Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?

At The Coral Boutique, we specialize in ethically sourced, healthy, and exceptionally rare saltwater aquarium specimens. When you purchase from us, you can rest assured that your new addition has been carefully quarantined, conditioned, and is eating well before it ever ships to your door. Hawaiian Yellow Tangs of this size and quality are increasingly hard to come by — we make sure every specimen we offer is in peak condition and ready to become the golden centerpiece of your reef.