Sailfin Tang - Central Pacific

Zebrasoma veliferum


(9 Reviews)

  The Sailfin Tang is also known as the Eastern sailfin tang, Pacific sailfin tang, Sail fish tang, Ringed tang, Purple-lined tang, Pacific sailfin surgeonfish, and Pacific sail-fin surgeonfish. They are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean and Western Indian Ocean. The Sailfin Tang is mainly found in rock and coral reefs. During the juvenile stage, the fish are solitary creatures who prefer to stay hidden among rocks or corals. When they are adult, they mostly live singly or in pairs. The Sailfin Tang species is one of the largest members of the genus Zebrasoma. Though they can get along with other tank mates quite peacefully, they are territorial in nature towards similar looking fish. The Sailfin Tang helps keep corals healthy by preventing overgrowth of algae by feeding around them.
Sailfin Tang - Central Pacific

Sailfin Tang - Central Pacific

Zebrasoma veliferum


(9 Reviews)

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Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Max Size: 15 inches
  The Sailfin Tang is also known as the Eastern sailfin tang, Pacific sailfin tang, Sail fish tang, Ringed tang, Purple-lined tang, Pacific sailfin surgeonfish, and Pacific sail-fin surgeonfish. They are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean and Western Indian Ocean. The Sailfin Tang is mainly found in rock and coral reefs. During the juvenile stage, the fish are solitary creatures who prefer to stay hidden among rocks or corals. When they are adult, they mostly live singly or in pairs. The Sailfin Tang species is one of the largest members of the genus Zebrasoma. Though they can get along with other tank mates quite peacefully, they are territorial in nature towards similar looking fish. The Sailfin Tang helps keep corals healthy by preventing overgrowth of algae by feeding around them.

Beautiful unique fish. Fun to watch how it moves around with that big sail.


Reviewed by: Tylan Hansen on Oct. 2, 2019

Tang came in great shape and is a very nice addition to my reef. Very healthy fish.


Reviewed by: Nicole on Sept. 2, 2018

Beautiful fish! Much larger than expected. Very active and eating well. Getting along with large Yellow Tang, medium Purple Tang and small Atlantic Blue Tang.


Reviewed by: Rick on Feb. 26, 2018

Great buy! Healthy and happy! This is BY FAR, the prettiest sailfin I've ever seen! Beautiful markings and color! I was very worried when have arrived. He was upside down in the bag. I slowly acclimated and dripped a few drops in immediately and he slowly came around. He's down great now! Shipment was really rough in this little guy, but I guess it's hard on all of them.


Reviewed by: Chel on Nov. 26, 2016

Great addition to my tank, great feeder same day as arriving. Healthy and strong quality fish.


Reviewed by: Bill on Aug. 8, 2016

Tang came in great shape and is a very nice addition to my reef. Very healthy spicimen.


Reviewed by: Jon Neumann on March 18, 2015


Reviewed by: Jules on Sept. 29, 2014


Reviewed by: Oscar Tello on Sept. 20, 2014

Great addition to any fish or reef tank top quality.


Reviewed by: Joseph H Shotwell on Sept. 6, 2014

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