Goldrim Tang

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Latin Name: Acanthurus nigricans
Common Name(s): Goldrim Tang, Whitecheek Surgeon, Goldrim Yellowspot Tang
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Highly Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Highly Recommended
Foods: Seaweed; ABN: Frozen Spirulina Brine Shrimp, Spirulina- Kelp Flakes, Vitamin C soaked Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Frozen Trifecta, Frozen Squid; San Francisco Bay Brand: Herbivore Frenzy, Emerald Entrée; LRS: Reef Frenzy

Description: The Goldrim Tang is defined by its black-"purplish" body that develops as it grows. It also has a white mark beneath its eye, and yellow lining along the posterior part of the body. This tang originates from the Indo-Pacific, and would be a great addition to larger reef and fish-only aquariums. A protein skimmer and UV sterilizer are a must as this fish is prone to disease. Offering Vitamin C soaked pellets everyday can help with disease prevention. It is important to offer a good amount of seaweed, as this fish is herbivorous. They may also graze on algae that is naturally growing throughout the tank. Do not mix with Powder Blue or Powder Brown tangs, or any other similarly shaped Acanthurus sp. tangs.