{"product_id":"powder-brown","title":"Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus Japonicus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePowder Brown Tang (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003ePowder Brown Tang\u003c\/b\u003e, often called the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eWhite-faced Surgeonfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a sophisticated alternative to its more aggressive cousin, the Powder Blue Tang. It is prized for its velvety texture and \"painted\" appearance. While it is generally considered slightly hardier than the Powder Blue, it still requires an experienced hand to manage its sensitivity to water quality and potential for disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\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\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder Brown Tang, White-faced Surgeonfish, Japan Surgeonfish\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\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\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\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Western Pacific (Japan to Indonesia and the Philippines)\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\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 cm (approx. 8 inches)\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\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–15 years\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\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e; territorial toward other Tangs\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\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbivore – Algae grazing specialist\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\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\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\"\u003eThe Powder Brown is defined by its muted, \"matte\" finish and sharp color blocks:\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\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e A smooth, brownish-grey to charcoal body that feels like velvet under the right lighting.\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\"\u003eThe \"White Face\":\u003c\/b\u003e A distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003ewhite patch\u003c\/b\u003e that runs from the eye down to the mouth. This is the easiest way to tell it apart from the very similar \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eGoldrim Tang\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eA. nigricans\u003c\/i\u003e), which has a much smaller white patch below the eye.\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\"\u003eThe Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Stunning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eyellow highlights\u003c\/b\u003e on the dorsal, anal, and pectoral fins. The rear of the body near the tail often features a vibrant red-to-orange band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Scalpel:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all Tangs, it has a razor-sharp spine at the base of the tail for defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour: The \"Busy Grazer\"\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\"\u003eConstant Motion:\u003c\/b\u003e This fish is an \"energy bar\" for your tank. It never stops moving, picking at film algae on the glass and rocks.\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\"\u003eDisease Susceptibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Like most \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e, they are \"ich magnets.\" They lack the thick mucus coat of other fish, making them prone to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eMarine Ich\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eVelvet\u003c\/b\u003e. A proper quarantine (QT) protocol is highly recommended.\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\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are actually beneficial for reefs as they keep nuisance algae in check.\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\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e They can be \"bullies\" to other fish with a similar body shape or other Tangs added after them. It is usually best to add this fish \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003elast\u003c\/b\u003e in a community setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\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\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e340L (90 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e. A 4-foot or 5-foot tank is necessary to provide the \"runway\" space they need for their high-speed swimming.\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\"\u003eFlow \u0026amp; Oxygen:\u003c\/b\u003e They thrive in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003ehigh-flow environments\u003c\/b\u003e. Use powerful wavemakers to ensure the water is highly oxygenated.\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\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e While they eat frozen foods, their health depends on greens. Offer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003edried Nori\u003c\/b\u003e (seaweed) daily. Soaking food in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/b\u003e or Selcon helps boost their immune system against parasites.\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\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of live rock for natural grazing, but keep the center of the tank open for swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Powder Brown Tang?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Powder Brown is for the hobbyist who wants the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e\"High-End Wrasse\" aesthetic in a Tang\u003c\/b\u003e. It offers a beautiful, earthy color palette that contrasts perfectly with the neon colors of corals and other reef fish. It is a hardworking maintenance fish that adds a sense of constant activity to the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819298349290,"sku":"18872","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Powder-Brown-Tang.jpg?v=1769599187","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/powder-brown","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}