{"product_id":"chevron-tang-fish","title":"Chevron Tang Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chevron Tang, *Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis*, is a highly sought-after surgeonfish known for its striking juvenile coloration. Juveniles display a vibrant orange body with numerous fine, horizontal blue lines that create a chevron pattern, giving the fish its common name. As they mature, the orange fades to a deep brown or purplish-brown, and the blue lines become less prominent, often breaking into spots or disappearing entirely. The tail remains dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 125 gallons is recommended for the Chevron Tang to provide ample swimming space and grazing opportunities. A well-established aquarium with live rock is essential, as this species is a detritivore, constantly sifting through the substrate and grazing on algae and detritus. While generally peaceful towards other fish, they can be territorial towards other tangs, especially those of similar shape or size. They are considered reef-safe, as their primary diet consists of algae and detritus, and they are not known to nip at corals or invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chevron Tang's diet should consist primarily of marine algae, such as dried seaweed offered on a veggie clip. Supplement their diet with high-quality flake and pellet foods containing Spirulina and other vegetable matter. They will also benefit from occasional offerings of mysis shrimp or other meaty foods. In the wild, they reach a size of approximately 10 inches; however, in an aquarium, they typically grow to around 8 inches. There are no readily apparent visual differences between males and females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53075074613537,"sku":"TT-6334-S","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075074646305,"sku":"TT-6334-M","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075074679073,"sku":"TT-6334-L","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/Chevron-Tang-Fish-7.jpg?v=1784964343","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/chevron-tang-fish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}