Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Yellow Surgeonfish

Tangs & Surgeonfish

The most popular and recognisable tang in the reef hobby, prized for its brilliant solid yellow colouration and active grazing behaviour. Yellow tangs are excellent algae controllers and relatively hardy, but they need plenty of swimming room and can be aggressive toward other tangs, particularly conspecifics.

Difficulty Beginner

Reef Safety Reef Safe

Temperament Semi-Aggressive

Min Tank Size 300L

Diet Herbivore

Available Stock

7 Yellow Tang listings in stock across 5 Australian reef shops, from $1,400 to $2,500 (median $2,000), as of 2026-08-23.

Shops with stock

Apex Aquatic 2 from $1,800
Reeftopia 2 from $1,400
Anything QT 1 from $2,200
Reef Haven 1 from $2,500
The Coral Shop 1 from $2,000

In stock only

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