🐠 Clown Tang (Acanthurus lineatus)
Marine Tang • Herbivorous Grazer • Reef Safe • High-Activity Swimmer
 
📋 The Clown Tang (Acanthurus lineatus) is one of the most visually striking tangs in the marine aquarium trade. Its bold blue, yellow, and black horizontal stripes, sleek body shape, and powerful swimming style make it a dynamic showpiece for large marine aquariums.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, it thrives in high-energy reef zones and requires strong flow and ample swimming room. This species is highly active and can be territorial, especially toward other tangs and fish with similar body shapes.
While challenging for beginners, the Clown Tang rewards experienced aquarists with its beauty and vibrant behavior when provided with excellent water quality, algae-rich diet, and a very spacious aquarium.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Vibrant Striped Pattern: Stunning blue and yellow horizontal bands
⚪ Highly Active Grazer: Constant swimmer requiring large tanks
📏 Reef Safe: Herbivore; beneficial algae control
✅ Strong Personality: Bold, energetic presence in display tanks
🐠 Experienced Keeper’s Fish: Thrives in stable, mature marine systems