{"product_id":"large-chocolate-tang","title":"LARGE CHOCOlATE TANG","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChocolate Tang (4.5–5.5\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Rare, Moody Brown Masterpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something beyond the ordinary reef tank staple? The Chocolate Tang (\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus pyroferus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the more understated gems in the marine aquarium hobby — a species that earns double-takes with its rich, warm brown coloration, subtle yellow facial accents, and that unmistakable bold silhouette. Far less common than its Powder Blue or Yellow cousins, this is the kind of rare addition that signals serious taste in a saltwater aquarium collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.5 to 5.5 inches, these are large, well-developed specimens — already past the more delicate juvenile stage and ready to command space in a suitably sized system. They're active, confident, and known for developing strong personalities over time. Given a generous tank (ideally 100+ gallons) with open swimming lanes and robust flow, this species settles in beautifully and becomes a centerpiece worth watching for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive (territorial with similar species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — dried seaweed\/nori, spirulina, algae-based prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | High flow recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility until it's actively eating and thriving — because we don't ship anything we wouldn't put in our own tanks. When you buy a Chocolate Tang online from us, you're getting a healthy, eating specimen backed by our expert husbandry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54551013916947,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-1911.webp?v=1786158834","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/large-chocolate-tang","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}