{"product_id":"achilles-x-white-cheek-hybrid-tang-acanthurus-achilles-x-nigricans","title":"Achilles x White Cheek Hybrid Tang (Acanthurus achilles x nigricans)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is a Collector's Vault fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a natural hybrid between the Achilles Tang and the White Cheek Tang. It only occurs where the two species overlap, such as Hawaii and Micronesia, and is found mostly where Achilles Tangs outnumber White Cheeks, so it turns up rarely. Because each fish is a mix of two parents, no two look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus achilles x Acanthurus nigricans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Medium, XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angelfish, wrasses, anthias and tangs from other genera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other Acanthurus tangs, especially Achilles, Powder and White Cheek Tangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds a large aquarium, ideally 180 gallons or more, with a long open swimming lane and strong flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe, but can be territorial toward other tangs; add it last or alongside other new tangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProne to ich like its parent species, which is why we condition every tang before sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed marine algae such as nori daily, plus meaty foods like mysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to Buy, Pickup \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditioned only (7-Day Hold):\u003c\/strong\u003e all of our tangs are conditioned before sale. Tangs are especially prone to ich and other parasites after shipping, so every tang completes our mandatory conditioning period. Your fish usually reaches us the day after you order, and we hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sugar Land, or \u003cstrong\u003e$100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull terms: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collectors-vault-policy\"\u003eCollector's Vault Shipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocean To You Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Conditioned (7-Day Hold)","offer_id":49919263244443,"sku":"1315192-SM","price":1457.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Conditioned (7-Day Hold)","offer_id":49919263277211,"sku":"1315192-M","price":1491.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Conditioned (7-Day Hold)","offer_id":49919263309979,"sku":"1315192-XL","price":1639.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3445\/7755\/files\/hyb.jpg?v=1792865894","url":"https:\/\/oceantoyou.com\/products\/achilles-x-white-cheek-hybrid-tang-acanthurus-achilles-x-nigricans","provider":"Ocean To You Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}