Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang (7 days for Delivery)
Earns 178 Aqua Points, worth £1.78 off a future order. How points work
- Arrive alive guarantee
- Overnight, oxygen packed
- You pick the day
Livestock delivery, done properly
- Overnight insulated delivery on fish orders, £19.95, and free collection near Gatwick
- Arrive-alive promise plus our Perfect Health Arrival guarantee
- You choose the delivery day at checkout. We only show days we can genuinely deliver
- £35 minimum on livestock orders. Dry goods ship free alongside fish
Marine Fish Perfect Health Promise
All marine fish have a Perfect Health Arrival guarantee. For the following reasons, we cannot guarantee beyond that.
A number of different reasons can affect why a marine fish does not settle into its new environment. These range from:
- Unsuitable water conditions: incorrect pH, high ammonia and nitrite levels.
- Tank bullies: some marine fish are very passive and will not mix well with more boisterous tank mates.
- Incorrect tank size: please research the fish you are buying, as some will become stressed in a tank that is too small.
If you have any problems on arrival
Please contact us straight away and we will extend your guarantee until the fish is healthy again. You must call on the arrival day to activate this.
01293 749046Credit notes
If any of your aquatic life dies during our guarantees and has been acclimatised in a mature aquarium, please take a photo and email it across and we will send you a credit note.
Please email photographs of the deceased specimens to sales@aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk.
About this fish
What is its maximum size?
Up to approximately 40 cm in length. It grows large and requires a very spacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming space.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
The Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang originates from the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, including areas around East Africa, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and other surrounding regions. It is exported for the aquarium trade from countries such as Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Is it reef compatible?
Yes, generally reef safe. It is usually safe with corals and most invertebrates. However, it may disturb loose coral frags while grazing or swimming around the rockwork.
What should I feed it?
Feed a varied diet consisting mainly of marine algae and seaweed, including nori, spirulina, algae-based pellets and marine flakes. Supplement with frozen mysis shrimp and other meaty foods occasionally. Regular algae-based foods are essential for maintaining its health.
How many can I keep?
Best kept singly in most home aquariums because it can become territorial towards other tangs, particularly those with a similar body shape. Keeping multiple sailfin tangs requires an exceptionally large aquarium and careful consideration of compatibility.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally peaceful towards most other marine fish, although it can become territorial towards other tangs. It is suitable for larger community aquariums with compatible fish such as clownfish, angelfish and wrasses. Provide plenty of swimming space and hiding places.
Water parameters
Temperature: 23–28°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity (salinity): 1.020–1.025
Ammonia and nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical through good filtration and regular water changes.
If it does not arrive alive, you do not pay for it.
Photograph the bag unopened, send it to us within four hours of delivery, and we will put it right with a refund or a replacement.* Our guarantee on marine fish covers their health on arrival. If anything concerns you, please ring us on the day they arrive and we will extend it until the fish is healthy again.
*Whether we refund or replace is our decision and depends on the fish and its cost. A replacement may travel with a future order rather than straight away.