Rare Chevron Tang 4.5”

Chevron Tang (4.5")

Transform Your Tank with a Collector's Rarity Worth Waiting For

Looking for a true showstopper in your reef tank? The Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis) is one of the most sought-after tangs in the saltwater aquarium hobby — and for good reason. Juveniles display a breathtaking pattern of electric orange-red with vivid chevron markings that few marine specimens can rival. As one of the rarer Hawaiian endemics available to buy online, this is a specimen that experienced aquarists actively seek out and rarely pass up.

At 4.5", this individual is well past the fragile juvenile stage and has grown into one of its most visually stunning phases. Chevron Tangs are active, curious additions to a large saltwater tank, spending their days grazing algae off rockwork and asserting a confident presence. Watching one mature through its dramatic color transformation — from juvenile brilliance into the deep, marbled tones of adulthood — is one of the most rewarding long-term experiences a marine aquarium can offer.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Chevron Tang, Hawaiian Surgeonfish
• Current Size: 4.5"
• Care Level: Moderate (benefits from stable water quality and a well-established system)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (may show aggression toward similar species; best kept one per tank)
• Diet: Herbivore — primarily algae, supplemented with nori, spirulina, and high-quality frozen foods
• Reef Safe: Yes (will not bother corals; excellent natural algae grazer)
• Water Conditions: 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | High flow recommended

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every specimen we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, individually quarantined, and conditioned in our facility until it is actively feeding and fully stable — so it arrives ready to thrive, not just survive.