Desjardin's Sailfin Tang

Desjardin's Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma desjardinii

Also known as: Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang, Red Sea Sailfin Tang

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🌿 Herbivore Reef Safe

Dramatic tall dorsal and anal fins with intricate striping and spotting. Juveniles are especially ornate. A truly impressive tang.

Tank Size

125 gal
minimum (180+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

16"
40.6 cm

Lifespan

15+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Grows very large and needs a big tank. Aggressive toward other Zebrasoma tangs. Excellent algae grazer for large reef systems.

Feeding

Nori seaweed, marine algae sheets, spirulina, pellets, and frozen mysis.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8" Cinnamon Clownfish 5" Pink Skunk Clownfish 3.5" Saddleback Clownfish 5" Skunk Clownfish 4"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Azure Damselfish 2.5"

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