Desjardini Sailfin Tang – Zebrasoma desjardinii

Zebrasoma desjardinii—often called the Desjardini Sailfin Tang or Indian Ocean Sailfin—is a commanding, reef-safe algae grazer prized for its tall dorsal “sail,” bold zebra bands, and confetti-like spotting on the fins. Active and alert, it thrives in mature 180+ gallon aquariums with long swimming lanes, strong oxygenation, and abundant established rock for constant browsing. Generally peaceful but territorial with other tangs (especially Zebrasoma), it’s best kept singly or introduced last in the hierarchy. Offer an algae-rich diet—nori/seaweed on clips, spirulina pellets, and quality herbivore blends—with occasional mysis for condition. A superb film algae and diatom controller that ignores corals, the Desjardini Sailfin Tang makes a dramatic, functional centerpiece for mixed reefs and FOWLR systems. Our Zebrasoma desjardinii for sale are expertly conditioned at Discover Aquatics in Taylor Mill, KY and ship via UPS Next Day Air® for peak vitality. Buy saltwater fish online with confidence from your local aquarium store serving Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana—and round out your display with our WYSIWYG coral selection.