Achilles Tang (7 days for Delivery)
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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
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Achilles Tang (Acanthurus achilles)
What is its maximum size?
The Achilles Tang can grow to approximately 24 cm (9–10 inches) in length. It is a very active swimmer and requires a large, mature aquarium with excellent water quality, strong water movement and plenty of open swimming space.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
The Achilles Tang originates from the tropical Pacific Ocean, particularly around Hawaii, the Line Islands, Johnston Atoll and other central Pacific islands. It is commonly exported for the aquarium trade from Hawaii and other Pacific island regions where collection is permitted.
Is it reef compatible?
Yes, generally reef safe. It is usually safe with corals and most invertebrates. It is primarily an algae grazer, although individual fish may occasionally nip at certain sessile invertebrates.
What should I feed it?
Feed a varied diet consisting mainly of marine algae and seaweed, including nori, supplemented with spirulina flakes, algae-based pellets and occasional meaty foods such as mysis shrimp. Feed several small portions throughout the day where possible to support its high activity levels and maintain good health.
How many can I keep?
Best kept singly in most home aquariums. Achilles Tangs can be territorial, particularly towards other surgeonfish. Keeping multiple individuals generally requires an exceptionally large aquarium and careful introduction. They are best maintained as a single specimen.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally suitable for a large marine community aquarium when kept with compatible tankmates. It can be territorial and aggressive towards other tangs, particularly fish with similar body shapes or feeding habits. Avoid overly aggressive tankmates and provide plenty of swimming space and hiding areas.
Water parameters
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity: 1.023–1.026
Ammonia and nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical with stable water quality.
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.