The Sailfin Tang is colored in white with thick brown vertical bands running along their body. The Sailfin has large rounded dorsal and anal fins that continue the color of its body. They are easy to keep and do well in fish-only or reef tanks. These fish can be kept in groups. They are voracious algae eaters.The Surgeonfish family consists of fish which are colorful, thin-bodied, and usually have an oval shape. These fish have long continuous dorsal and anal fins and crescent tailfins. The scalpel at the base of their tailfin is very sharp and is used by the fish for protection from predators as well as a way of establishing itself with other fish. These fish are usually seen at reefs eating algae all day long.Photo by Saltwaterfish.com member, Bschaible: Bobby Schaible
