Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)

The Powder Brown Tang is what most experienced reefers recommend instead of the Powder Blue — same black mask, same body shape, but a warm brown-and-white color scheme and a noticeably tougher constitution. It's proof that the hardier fish doesn't have to be the less interesting one.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~9" · Min tank: 125+ gal · Diet: Herbivore, algae + herbivore pellets