{"product_id":"convict","title":"Convict Tang (Acanthurus Triostegus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eConvict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eConvict Tang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"36\" class=\"\"\u003eManini\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in Hawaii,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a sleek and energetic member of the Surgeonfish family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While it lacks the neon colors of some of its cousins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is highly prized for its crisp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e clean aesthetic and its reputation as one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"252\" class=\"\"\u003ehardest-working algae eaters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In the wild,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they are famous for forming massive \"super-schools\" that overwhelm reef territories to graze on lush algae beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Convict Tang,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Convict Surgeonfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Manini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eAcanthurus triostegus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Widespread Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 20 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 7–10+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; one of the least aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\" class=\"\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e – A relentless grazer of hair algae and films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Moderate (Requires high oxygen and frequent feeding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Convict Tang is defined by its striking \"uniform\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A silver-to-creamy white body marked by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\" class=\"\"\u003esix vertical black bars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The dorsal and anal fins often have a faint yellow-green tint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Scalpel\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Like all tangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it has a sharp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e retractable spine at the base of its tail (the caudal peduncle) for defense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e though it is less conspicuous on this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Workhorse:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If you have a nuisance hair algae problem,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Convict Tang is often more effective than many \"clean-up crew\" invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They spend almost every waking second picking at the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSchooling Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Unlike most tangs (which are solitary and fight their own kind),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Convict Tangs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\" class=\"\"\u003ehighly social\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In very large systems (500L+),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can be kept in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"170\" class=\"\"\u003egroups of 3 or more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which creates a stunning schooling display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are generally very docile toward other fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e because they are peaceful,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can be bullied by more aggressive tangs like the Powder Blue or Sohal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are excellent for coral health as they prevent algae from smothering polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e285L (75 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is required for a single specimen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\" class=\"\"\u003e475L+ (125+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is recommended for a group or to allow for their high-speed swimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They naturally inhabit surge zones and reef flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\" class=\"\"\u003ehigh oxygen levels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and strong water turnover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSwimming Space:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are \"marathon swimmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" Ensure your rockwork provides plenty of open \"lanes\" for them to cruise at high speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are active and fast; a jump is possible if they are startled at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A secure lid is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBecause they have high metabolisms and are constant grazers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can lose weight quickly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eContinuous Grazing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\" class=\"\"\u003edried seaweed (Nori)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on a clip daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They should be offered a mix of spirulina-enriched flakes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pellets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and frozen herbivore preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eVitamin Supplementation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soaking food in a vitamin supplement (like Selcon) helps prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can be prone to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819135623402,"sku":"18798","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Convict-Tang.jpg?v=1769589629","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/convict","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}