{"product_id":"scopas-tang","title":"Scopas Tang","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScopas Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScopas Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZebrasoma scopas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a hardy and active marine fish prized for its constant grazing behaviour, distinctive sail-like body shape and subtle mottled brown, olive and tan colouration. While not as brightly coloured as some other tangs, the Scopas Tang brings plenty of character and movement to a reef aquarium while helping keep nuisance algae under control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent choice for an established marine aquarium, Scopas Tangs spend much of their day cruising around the rockwork picking at algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZebrasoma scopas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scopas Tang, Brown Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 300–400L+ recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScopas Tangs require plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen swimming space combined with established live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for grazing and shelter. Good filtration, strong oxygenation and stable water conditions are important for keeping tangs in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZebrasoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus, the Scopas Tang can become territorial toward other tangs, particularly fish with a similar body shape. Care should be taken when introducing multiple tangs, and a larger aquarium with plenty of space will greatly improve compatibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vegetable-rich diet is essential for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer foods such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried nori and marine seaweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality herbivore marine pellets and flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae-based frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional mysis or other meaty marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enori or marine seaweed regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the Scopas Tang an opportunity to graze throughout the day and helps maintain healthy body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Natural Algae Grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest benefits of keeping a Scopas Tang is its constant grazing behaviour. In an established aquarium they will regularly browse rockwork for filamentous and nuisance algae, making them a useful addition to larger reef systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith plenty of swimming room, a varied algae-rich diet and stable marine water conditions, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScopas Tang is a hardy, active and highly useful reef fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can become a long-term feature of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779608674381,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/ScopasTang.webp?v=1789506409","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/scopas-tang","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}