{"product_id":"sohal","title":"Sohal Tang (Acanthurus Sohal)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSohal Tang (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eAcanthurus sohal\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\"\u003eSohal Tang\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eMajestic Tang\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eRed Sea Clown Surgeonfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is the undisputed \"King\" of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e genus. While most of the fish you've looked at today are native to your local Indonesian waters, the Sohal—like the Purple Tang—is an exotic inhabitant of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eRed Sea\u003c\/b\u003e. It is legendary in the hobby for three things: its stunning \"pinstripe\" beauty, its incredible swimming speed, and its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"408\"\u003ehigh level of aggression\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 Sohal Tang, Sohal Surgeonfish, Majestic Tang\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 sohal\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 Red Sea and the Persian Gulf\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 35–40 cm (approx. 14–16 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 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\"\u003eVery Aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e; highly territorial\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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/b\u003e – 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 to Difficult (due to size and aggression)\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 Sohal Tang looks like a high-performance sports car:\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 Pinstripes:\u003c\/b\u003e A sleek, silver-to-grey body covered in fine, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003ehorizontal black-to-blue stripes\u003c\/b\u003e that run from head to tail.\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 Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e The fins are jet black and edged in a glowing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eelectric blue\u003c\/b\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\"\u003eThe Orange Splash:\u003c\/b\u003e A bright \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eorange patch\u003c\/b\u003e is located just behind the pectoral fins, and the \"scalpel\" (the defensive spine at the tail) is also a vivid orange.\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 Silhouette:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the \"round\" Sailfin Tang, the Sohal is elongated and muscular, built for high-speed swimming in heavy surf.\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 \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\"\u003eThe Dominant Force:\u003c\/b\u003e The Sohal Tang does not just live in a tank; it \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eowns\u003c\/b\u003e the tank. As they mature, they become increasingly intolerant of other fish, especially other tangs or anything that swims in \"their\" open water lanes.\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\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e This is one of the most aggressive fish in the trade. It uses its orange caudal spine with surgical precision to \"slash\" at rivals.\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 with corals, but its high activity level can sometimes stress out very delicate or shy fish.\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\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eMust be kept singly.\u003c\/b\u003e Do not attempt to house two Sohals together unless you have a public-aquarium-sized system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003esimilarly large, aggressive fish\u003c\/b\u003e like large Triggers, Groupers, and large Angelfish. It should almost always be the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003elast fish added\u003c\/b\u003e to the aquarium.\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 This is non-negotiable—a minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e680L (180 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e for a juvenile, but \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003e950L+ (250+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is highly recommended for an adult. They need a minimum of 6 to 8 feet of swimming length.\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\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e They require \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eextremely high flow\u003c\/b\u003e. They are naturally found in the \"surge zone\" of the Red Sea. Massive wavemakers and high oxygenation are essential.\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\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide large, stable rock structures but keep the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003ecenter of the tank completely open\u003c\/b\u003e for swimming.\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\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Once acclimated, they are incredibly \"bulletproof\" and disease-resistant, though like all tangs, they are prone to Marine Ich if stressed.\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\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eTo maintain their energy and prevent HLLE:\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\"\u003ePrimary Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e Constant access to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eNori (dried seaweed)\u003c\/b\u003e. They have a massive metabolism and need to graze all day.\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\"\u003eSupplemental:\u003c\/b\u003e Spirulina-enriched flakes, mysis shrimp, and high-quality herbivore pellets.\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\"\u003eVitamin Boosting:\u003c\/b\u003e Soak their food in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eGarlic Guard or Selcon\u003c\/b\u003e to maintain their immune system and keep their electric blue colors vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Sohal Tang?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Sohal Tang is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\"Showstopper\"\u003c\/b\u003e that commands attention. It is a prestigious, high-energy fish that brings a sense of power and motion to a large reef. While its aggression requires careful planning, there is no other fish that matches the Sohal’s combination of geometric beauty and sheer aquatic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819303297258,"sku":"18896","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Sohal-Tang.jpg?v=1769600356","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/sohal","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}