Gem (Gemmatum) Tang 4 Lot Zebrasome gemmatum

Gem Tang 4 Lot Zebrasome gemmatum

  The Gem Tang is well known for its yellow accents on the pectoral fins and is injected at the burst of color for added excitement. This variant is a 4-lot, meaning the fish comes with 4 of the fish. This Gemmeatum Tang can be mostly found in the Western Indian Ocean off of the coast of South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, and near the islands of Mauritius and Reunion.  It is usally known in the aquarium hobby as the crown jewel of the tang species in the tanks that it is found in. There is little to no information found on this fish, with a brief displa in its history in the South Pacific.

Quick Stats & Info on the Gemmeatum Tang

• Care Difficulty: Moderate

• Aggressiveness: Semi-aggressive

• Primary Colors: White, Black, and Yellow

• Body Shape: Thin and tall

• Feeding Behavior: Herivore

• Reef Suitability: Yes

• Water Chemistry Range: 8.1 to 8.1 pH, 1.020 to 1.025 water density, and 72 to 78 degrees temperature

• Max Adult Length: 9 inches

• Habitat Origin: Solomon Islands

• Taxonomic Family: Acanthuridae

• Tank Size Requirement (Minimum): 180 gallons
• Venomous: No