Scopas tang size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 18 cm. The largest on record measured 40 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 6 Zebrasoma species on LumaReef: 20 cm (Yellow tang) to 40 cm (Indian Sailfin Tang).

Scopas tang tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Scopas tang water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Zebrasoma on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Scopas tang tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Regal angelfish, Foxface rabbitfish, and Maroon clownfish.

Scopas tang depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 60 m down. Close to most Zebrasoma on LumaReef (0–45 m).

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Scopas tang

Zebrasoma scopas

The plain cousin of the yellow tang, shaving algae off glass and rock.

The Scopas tang (Zebrasoma scopas) is a tropical marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 60 m deep. Adults grow to about 18 cm; the largest on record measured 40 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 18 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres11 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres25 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres46 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres55 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along42 species

and 18 more species

Caution54 species

Crowding the same layer

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together3 species

These two do not get along

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 40 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m60 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilyAcanthuridae
GenusZebrasoma
SpeciesZebrasoma scopas
Described byCuvier, 1829

In other languages

English: Brown Tang
German: Brauner Segelflossen-Doktor
Spanish: Pez Cirujano Café
French: Chirurgien-voile brun
Italian: Pesce chirurgo marrone
Japanese: ゴマハギ
Chinese: 小高鰭刺尾鯛

Quick answers

Scopas tang size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 18 cm. The largest on record measured 40 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 6 Zebrasoma species on LumaReef: 20 cm (Yellow tang) to 40 cm (Indian Sailfin Tang).
Scopas tang tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Scopas tang water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Zebrasoma on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Scopas tang tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 42 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Regal angelfish, Foxface rabbitfish, and Maroon clownfish.
Scopas tang: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Scopas tang and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Scopas tang depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 60 m down. Close to most Zebrasoma on LumaReef (0–45 m).