
Godiva Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus)
Please Note: Unless specified as "WYSIWYG" (What You See Is What You Get), all fish images on this website are stock photos that represent the fish of like and kind. Due to natural variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. The approximate size range may also vary between individual specimens. Godiva Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus) Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Omnivore Reef Safe: Yes Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons Max Size: 8 inches Juveniles famously mimic pygmy angelfish species (Centropyge spp.) for protection, while adults mature into sleek, yellow-bodied tangs with subtle gray accents and a sharp scalpel-like spine. Hardy, active, and excellent for algae control, this species is a valuable addition to tang-friendly systems. Husbandry Tips: Tank Size: 100+ gallons with ample swimming space and rockwork for grazing Diet: Herbivorous; feed marine algae, seaweed sheets, spirulina, and supplement with mea