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Scopas Tang

Scopas Tang

Snapshot: Also known as the Brown Sailfin Tang. Its body morphs from gray to brown, yellow, and white, with a gradient that goes from light to dark. This gorgeous body also has delicate light blue markings, adding an extra layer of intricate beauty.

 

Other tidbits: Can grow up to 20cm or so. Range extends from the Red Sea, eastwards through to the Indo-Pacific region and through to the east Pacific. As juveniles, they start out in vibrant yellow, then deepen into maturity with darker hues.

 

Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, fish-only system, or reef aquarium.

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