Purple Tang

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:acclimation slow acclimation recommended
gptkbp:aquarium_trade yes
requires large tank
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_shape disc-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_behavior oviparous
courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in captivity
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
vivid purple
gptkbp:color_scheme vibrant blue with yellow tail
gptkbp:coloration juveniles are yellow
gptkbp:common_aquarium_diseases fin rot
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Purple_Tang
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine algae, spirulina
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:egg_laying in open water
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
long pectoral fins
gptkbp:fish_species cultured for aquarium trade
compatible with clownfish
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity regular water changes required
minimum 100 gallons
difficult but possible
rocky structures for hiding
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Hawaii to the Red Sea
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:health_issues ich and other parasites
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Purple Tang
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to high lighting
gptkbp:origin native to coral reefs.
gptkbp:p_hlevel 8.1-8.4
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Zebrasoma_xanthurum
gptkbp:size up to 25 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior can be aggressive towards own species
gptkbp:social_structure often found in groups
gptkbp:sodium_content 1.020-1.025 specific gravity
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
gptkbp:tank_mates other peaceful fish
gptkbp:water_quality needs high water quality
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:purple_tang
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7