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Scopas Tang
Zebrasoma scopas
Family: Acanthuridae
📍 Indo-Pacific Reefs, Red Sea to Japan
Elegant, understated tang ranging from brown to blue-grey with fine markings. Peaceful and hardy. Excellent algae grazer and reef-safe.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- herbivore
- maxSize
- 8 inches
- salinity
- 1.023–1.025 SG
- minTankSize
- 75 gallons
- temperature
- 75–81°F (24–27°C)
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Temperature
75–81°F
24–27°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
79°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Feb high)
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