Tangs

Tangs, also known as surgeonfish, are a popular choice for marine aquariums due to their vibrant colors and active nature. They belong to the family Acanthuridae and are known for the scalpel-like spines on either side of their tail, which can be used for defense. Tangs are primarily herbivorous, grazing on algae in the wild, which makes them beneficial for controlling algae growth in captivity. They require large tanks with plenty of swimming space and rockwork to graze on. It's important to provide a varied diet that includes marine-based seaweed and algae, along with high-quality commercial foods formulated for herbivores. Tangs can be territorial, so careful consideration should be given to tankmates and the order of introduction. Regular water changes and stable water parameters are crucial for their health.

1. 
   Common name: Achilles tang

   Scientific name: Acanthurus achilles
2. 
   Common name: Whitefin surgeonfish

   Scientific name: Acanthurus albipectoralis
3. 
   Common name: ocean surgeon

   Scientific name: Acanthurus bahianus
4. 
   Common name: Black-spot surgeonfish

   Scientific name: Acanthurus bariene
5. 
   Common name: tailring surgeon

   Scientific name: Acanthurus blochii
6. 
   Common name: Streifen-Doktor

   Scientific name: Acanthurus chirurgus
7. 
   Common name: Blue tang

   Scientific name: Acanthurus coeruleus
8. 
   Common name: Eyestripe surgeonfish

   Scientific name: Acanthurus dussumieri
9. 
   Common name: Fowler's surgeonfish

   Scientific name: Acanthurus fowleri
10. 
    Common name: surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus gahhm
11. 
    Common name: Whitespotted surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus guttatus
12. 
    Common name: Japan surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus japonicus
13. Common name: Palelipped surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucocheilus
14. 
    Common name: Whitebar surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucopareius
15. 
    Common name: Powder blue tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucosternon
16. 
    Common name: Bluelined surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus lineatus
17. Common name: White-freckled surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus maculiceps
18. 
    Common name: Elongate surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus mata
19. Common name: Monrovia doctorfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus monroviae
20. 
    Common name: Bit

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigricans
21. 
    Common name: Epaulette surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigricauda
22. 
    Common name: Brown surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigrofuscus
23. 
    Common name: Bbuelined surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigroris
24. 
    Common name: Bluelined surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nubilus
25. 
    Common name: Orange Shoulder Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus olivaceus
26. Common name: Black-barred surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus polyzona
27. 
    Common name: Chocolate surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus pyroferus
28. 
    Common name: Sohal surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus sohal
29. 
    Common name: Doubleband surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus tennentii
30. 
    Common name: Chocolate surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus thompsoni
31. 
    Common name: convict tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus triostegus
32. 
    Common name: surgeonfishes

    Scientific name: Acanthurus tristis
33. 
    Common name: Yellowfin surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus xanthopterus
34. 
    Common name: Twospot surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus binotatus
35. 
    Common name: whitetail bristletooth tang

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus flavicauda
36. 
    Common name: Chevron

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
37. 
    Common name: Striped-fin surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus marginatus
38. 
    Common name: Striated surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus striatus
39. 
    Common name: Spotted surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus strigosus
40. 
    Common name: Tomini surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Ctenochaetus tominiensis
41. 
    Common name: Blue blanquillo

    Scientific name: Malacanthus latovittatus
42. 
    Common name: Whitemargin unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso annulatus
43. 
    Common name: Humpback unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso brachycentron
44. 
    Common name: Spotted unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso brevirostris
45. 
    Common name: Elegant unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso elegans
46. 
    Common name: Sleek unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso hexacanthus
47. 
    Common name: Orangespine unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso lituratus
48. 
    Common name: Elongate unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso lopezi
49. 
    Common name: Oneknife unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso thynnoides
50. 
    Common name: Bluespine unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso unicornis
51. 
    Common name: Bignose unicornfish

    Scientific name: Naso vlamingii
52. Common name: Blue-barred ribbon-goby

    Scientific name: Oxymetopon cyanoctenosum
53. 
    Common name: Blue tang

    Scientific name: Paracanthurus hepatus
54. 
    Common name: Trunkfish

    Scientific name: Rhinesomus triqueter
55. 
    Common name: Red Sea Sailfin Tang

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma desjardinii
56. 
    Common name: Yellow tang

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma flavescens
57. 
    Common name: Gem surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma gemmatum
58. 
    Common name: Longnose tang

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma rostratum
59. 
    Common name: Twotone tang

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma scopas
60. 
    Common name: Sailfin Tang

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma velifer
61. 
    Common name: Yellowtail surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Zebrasoma xanthurum