Clown Tang - Acanthurus lineatusClown Tang (Acanthurus lineatus) The Clown Tang, also known as the Lined Surgeonfish, is a bold, high energy marine tang recognised for its vivid yellow orange body crossed with electric blue horizontal striping. In the wild it inhabits exposed reef zones with strong water movement, and in aquaria it is constantly on the move, making it a very impressive display fish. Due to its size, territorial behaviour and need for excellent water quality and

provided it has a secure lid

grazing surfaces

They may be found singly

but larger established aquaria are more appropriate

including southern Japan

characterful nature

regular feeding and careful mixing with other wrasses

It needs open swimming room as well as rockwork for grazing and retreating

In the wild it inhabits exposed reef zones with strong water movement

It does not normally nip corals

rarely seen in small groups but

Also commonly referred to as Raffles’ Butterflyfish