FishIntermediate care75g minimum
Yellow tang reef compatibility check
Zebrasoma flavescens
Iconic algae grazer, but only when tank length and long-term space are realistic.
Minimum tank
75 gallons
Care level
Intermediate
Reef safety
Safe
Bioload score
3
Stocking stage
Late
Flow need
Varied
Light need
None
Compatibility warnings
- Needs swimming room.
- Can become territorial, especially with other tangs.
- Plan at least 75 gallons and meaningful swimming lanes.
- Expect more nutrient input from nori and regular feeding.
- Avoid stacking similar tangs in small systems.
Tank fit and maturity gate
Tank minimum
75 gallons
ReefCrafter uses 75 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.
Maturity gate
No special delay
This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.
Care notes
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Safe
- Adult size
- 8 in
- Placement
- open swimming lanes
- Diet
- Heavy vegetable matter, nori, and varied prepared foods.
- Flow
- Varied
- Light
- None
- Bioload
- 3