This species of tang is found around steep overhangs and drop offs in the wild. They are best kept in the in a large tank with plenty of free swimming space as well as plenty of live rock providing it places to hide and explore. 

The White Face Tang eats an omnivorous diet consisting of prepared meaty foods (brine and mysis shrimp) but it is important that they are offered herbivorous selections such as macroalgaes and seaweed to help keep up their immune systems and prevent against disease.