Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas)

The Scopas Tang skips the flash entirely — a plain brown-to-olive body with none of the bold color-blocking its Zebrasoma cousins are known for — but it makes up for it with genuine hardiness and a work ethic most flashier tangs can't match, grazing algae film off rock nearly nonstop. A reliable, underrated cleanup crew member for a tank that doesn't need another showpiece.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~9" · Min tank: 100+ gal · Diet: Herbivore, algae + herbivore pellets