Sailfin Tang
Transform Your Tank with a True Showpiece Specimen
Looking for an instant focal point for your reef tank? The Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) is one of the most visually striking saltwater species available — its dramatic, sail-like dorsal and anal fins fan open to reveal intricate banding and spotted patterns that few other marine specimens can match. Collected from the Indo-Pacific, this is a species that commands attention the moment it enters the water.
Sailfin Tangs grow to an impressive 15 inches in the wild, so a spacious saltwater aquarium of 100 gallons or more gives this specimen room to thrive and display its full, magnificent finnage. Active and bold by nature, it patrols the mid and upper water column with confidence, adding constant movement and energy to your marine aquarium. For aquarists who appreciate both beauty and personality, few additions deliver quite like this one.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Sailfin Tang
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Current Size:Approx. 3–4 inches (juveniles available; sizes may vary)
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive (may show aggression toward similar species; generally peaceful with dissimilar tankmates)
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Diet:Primarily herbivorous — dried seaweed (nori), algae-based pellets, fresh macroalgae, and enriched frozen foods
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Reef Safe:Yes — will not disturb corals or invertebrates
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Water Conditions:Temp 72–82°F | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | dKH 8–12
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Sailfin Tang available at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility — eating aggressively on prepared foods before it ever ships to your door. When you buy a Sailfin Tang online from us, you're getting a specimen that's genuinely ready for reef life.
