Description
Scientific Name: Zebrasoma scopas
Common Name: Brown Tang
Adult Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
Life Expectancy: 5–10 years in captivity (can live longer with excellent care)
Tank Requirements
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (284 liters) — larger preferred for adult specimens
Ideal Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH Range: 8.1–8.4
Water Hardness: 8–12 dKH
Temperament:
Generally peaceful, but can be territorial with other tangs, especially those of similar shape or species
Active swimmer — needs plenty of open space and live rock for grazing
Reef-safe
Diet & Nutrition
Primarily herbivorous
In the wild: grazes on benthic algae
In captivity:
Offer dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, and algae-based flakes or pellets
Supplement with blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach) and occasional meaty foods like brine shrimp or mysis
