Pacific Sailfin Tang

Pacific Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma veliferum

Also known as: Sailfin Tang

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

Tall, dramatic dorsal and anal fins with vertical brown and white banding. One of the largest Zebrasoma tangs. Impressive display fish.

Tank Size

125 gal
minimum (180+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

15"
38.1 cm

Lifespan

15+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

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

Feeding

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

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" 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"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" 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" Springer's Damselfish 2" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Neon Damselfish 2.5"

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