Description: The Whitecheek Tang, is also known as the Gold-rimmed Surgeonfish or Powder black tang. The Whitecheek Tang is shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require suitable hiding....
Description: The Whitecheek Tang, is also known as the Gold-rimmed Surgeonfish or Powder black tang. The Whitecheek Tang is shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require suitable hiding places to refuge in if threatened. The Whitecheek Tang can be finicky when it comes to adjusting to eating prepared foods, so a tank with a flourishing algae crop or live rock will ensure it gets enough to eat during the acclimation process. Like most tangs, this species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates once it acclimates, especially members of its own kind (keep only one per tank)
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Minimum Tank Size: Requires a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim
Feeding and Diet: In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods including plenty of algae. Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of seaweed and algae. These are the foods that will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week
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Reef Compatibility: Great reef fish, fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks
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