purple tang

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:activities active swimmer
gptkbp:age 1-2 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade yes
requires large tank
macroalgae
explores and grazes
not compatible with aggressive species
gptkbp:available_colors depends on diet
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_shape disc-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_behavior oviparous
spawning in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_range open water
gptkbp:captive_breeding rare
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
purple
gptkbp:color_scheme vibrant blue with yellow accents
gptkbp:coloration juveniles are yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Purple_Tang
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine marine algae
gptkbp:dam_type saltwater
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:diseases ich, fin rot
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
long pectoral fins
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires regular water changes
minimum 100 gallons
rocky structures and hiding spots
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Hawaii, Fiji, and the Great Barrier Reef
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label purple tang
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright
gptkbp:native_range Indo-Pacific
gptkbp:p_hlevel 8.1-8.4
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Zebrasoma_xanthurum
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior can be aggressive towards own species
gptkbp:social_structure can be kept in groups
gptkbp:sodium_content 1.020-1.025 specific gravity
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful fish
gptkbp:tutorials no
gptkbp:type_of_care moderate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surgeonfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6