Convict Tang

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Acanthurus triostegus -  Biota Hawaii is proud to announce a project four years in the making - 100% captive bred Convict Tang. This species when wild caught has a poor track record in captivity since they don't feed well on prepared foods in aquariums. By the time wild specimens reach their final homes, they're usually already too emaciated to recover even if they begin eating again. Captive breeding solves these problems because our fish are accustomed to life in aquariums and are raised on prepared foods like Easy Reefs DKI pellets, Masstick, nori seaweed sheets, and frozen Spirulina brine shrimp.

These visually stunning fish, characterized by their white bodies with contrasting black stripes, are excellent algae-eaters, making them ideal for aquariums and coral systems. In addition to their beauty, Convict Tangs are known for their vibrant personality and intelligence.

Convict Tang are mostly peaceful and reef safe. They may fight with conspecifics, but get along well with most other species. Many reefers have added a baby Biota tang to their aquarium with already established tangs. Check out our guide to mixing multiple tangs together in the same tank. They can reach a maximum size up to 8", but most specimens are smaller. Feed diets rich in marine algae and some meaty foods. Our captive bred tang like tiny pellet foods like DKI pellets, seaweed, and other prepared diets like frozen Spirulina brine and Calanus. 

Pricing to be determined, sign up for the email in stock alert on the product page via the Notify Me button for a chance to be one of the first to purchase this exciting new captive bred species. This first batch will be reserved for Biota customers who will keep us updated with photos and videos as their fish grows. If you're interested, please let us know.