Sometimes called the Hawaiian Bristletooth Tang. The juvenile Chevron Tang has an orange body with violet blue irregular lines on the body. It has blue dorsal and caudal fins. As an adult, most of the orange turns to a shade of brown. The Chevron is an active fish that requires plenty of swimming room. A tank of at least four feet in length is recommended. Provide hiding places large enough to accommodate. As most tangs mainly feed on algae, this fish requires lots of live rock for grazing. Generally a peaceful and docile fish, so it may be picked on by other tangs with similar body shape and feeding habits. Best kept one per tank as it will fight with its own species. Diet should include plenty of algae based flake or pellets, nori, and fresh greens. Will also accept most small meat items such as mysis and pieces of krill. Other related Tangs include: Achilles Tang, Blue Hippo Tang, Chevron Tang, Chocolate Tang, Clown Tang, Convict Tang, Desjardini Sailfin, Gold Rim Tang, Dussumier Tang, Kole Tang - Blue Eye, Kole Tang - Yellow Eye, Lavender Tang, Lemonpeel Mimic Tang, Mimic Tang, Naso Tang, Blonde Naso Tang, Orange Fin Tomini Tang, Orange Shoulder Tang, Powder Blue Surgeon, Powder Brown Surgeon, Purple Tang, Ringtail Tang, Scopas Tang, Sohal Tang, Vlamingi Tang, Yellow Tang Maximum Length: 10 in. Care Level: Moderate Family: Acanthuridae Reef Compatibility: Reef safe. Minimum Aquarium Size: 100 gal. Range: Pacific Ocean: Micronesia, Hawaiian Islands. Diet: Omnivore- Preparations with algae as well as meaty items. Water Conditions: 74-80 F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
