Achilles Tang - Acanthurus achilles

The **Achilles Tang** is renowned for its stunning appearance and is highly sought after among surgeonfish enthusiasts. This fish features a rounded black body accented with a prominent orange spot and tail, with fins edged in vibrant electric blue.

Reaching up to 9 inches when fully grown, **Achilles Tangs** require a minimum tank size of 80 gallons. They are powerful swimmers, necessitating a long tank with ample swimming space. Originating from the surge zones of Hawaii, a high water flow rate is crucial for their well-being.

These fish are completely reef-safe, coexisting peacefully with other fish, corals, and invertebrates. However, they can be aggressive towards other tangs, especially other Acanthurus species. If you plan to keep multiple tangs, ensure a large tank and introduce them simultaneously to minimize aggression.

Known as ich magnets, **Achilles Tangs** often arrive with ich, making quarantine essential before adding them to your main tank. Once ich-free, supplementing their diet with additives like selcon and garlic can bolster their immune system.

As herbivores, **Achilles Tangs** thrive on a diet rich in greens. Offer them nori, algae sheets, high-quality pellets, flake foods, spirulina, and mysis shrimp to support their growth and health.

If you have questions about whether the **Achilles Tang** is suitable for your aquarium, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

• Tank Capacity: 80 Gallons
• Behavior: Semi-aggressive
• Max Length: 9 inches
• Colors: Black, Brown, Orange, Red
• Feeding: Herbivore
• Natural Habitat: Hawaii
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Skill Level: Expert
• Water Parameters: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Achilles Surgeonfish, 
• Size Categories: Small: Up to 3", Small/Medium: Over 3-3.75", Medium: Over 3.75-4", Medium/Large: Over 4-4.5", Large: Over 4.5-5", Extra Large: Over 5-6", Extra Extra Large: Over 6-7", Show Size: Over 7-8", Jumbo: Over 8"