
Distribution: Red Sea, Maldives, Sri Lanka
Description: The Desjardini Sailfin Tang, also known as the Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang, Desjardin's Sailfin Tang, or Red Sea Sailfin Tang, is dark to very light gray in color with light freckles on the nose and yellow freckles on the abdomen. The body has several, varying sized vertical yellow stripes with intricate markings between the stripes at the face. It has a blue tail with white freckles. Its appearance can practically double in size at will by raising or lowering its sizable dorsal and anal fins.
Care Level: Noderate
Minimum Tank Size: 125g
Max Size: 16"
Diet: Herbivore
Temperment: Semi-Agressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
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