Purple Tang

Zebrasoma xanthurum

Yellowtail Tang

Tangs & Surgeonfish

A highly sought-after tang with a deep purple body and vivid yellow tail and pectoral fins. Historically expensive due to collection limitations, purple tangs are now being successfully aquacultured. They are robust and adapt well to captivity but can be aggressive toward other tangs in smaller systems.

Difficulty Moderate
Reef Safety Reef Safe
Temperament Semi-Aggressive
Min Tank Size 300L
Diet Herbivore

Available Stock

3 Purple Tang listings in stock across 3 Australian reef shops, from $295 to $520 (median $300), as of 2026-08-23.

Shops with stock

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