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[edit] Sohal Tang Scientific Name Acanthurus sohal Max. Size: 8" can get bigger in large tanks 15.7" (40 cm) in nature Tank Size: 220 gallon + Aggression: Extremely territorial Hardiness: Very hardy once acclimated Reef-Safe: Yes

Acanthurus Sohal

Physical Description

Round Tang like shape, with very colorful pin like stripes. Mouth is rounded with the upper lip being a little bigger over the lower lip.

Distribution

Red Sea and Persian Gulf only.

Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About

• Family: Acanthuridae
• Genus: Acanthurus
• Species: Sohal

Behavior

very active swimmer and highly territorial. Most of the time they will not tolerate any other Acanthuridae in their tank. Yes i said their tank. They claim total dominion of the tank and guard it well. This fish should be added last and with caution. Smaller is better. Larger ones have sharp caudal knives and the skill to use them.

Feeding

omnivorous. require algae in their diet and will gleen rock throughout the day. They will readily accept meaty foods such as mysis, krill, prepared frozen foods like formula one. They will also greedily eat flake food.(great way to suppliment algae needs with spirulina flakes) Nori (Seaweed) bought in supermarket is what these guys love the best. Make sure you buy a Plain Nori. Some come with Soy based or seasame seeds. They will attack nori as fast as you drop it in.

Breeding

No known reports of captive breeding.

Social Structure

not social, mostly living over reef heads or on the reef edge. each fish, either male or female, sets up a territory and keep all others away.

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Additional Notes

These Fish will become the BOSS of your tank, and they will let you, and everyone else know it. Often watching every move you make, and they are a very bold fish. When working in your tank most fish run for cover. Not the Soho, and they will always be curious of what you are doing by swimming past your hand. They are by far one of the smartest tangs to observe in reef aquaria.