{"product_id":"black-longnose-tang-zebrasoma-rostratum","title":"Black Longnose Tang (Zebrasoma rostratum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is a Collector's Vault fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Black Longnose Tang is found only around remote islands of the central Pacific, from French Polynesia to the Pitcairn and Line Islands, and it is uncommon even there. It has never been bred in captivity, so every fish is collected by hand on small, isolated islands and flown out on limited cargo flights. Supply depends on those collection trips, weather and flight space, which is why availability is unpredictable and the price changes throughout the year. An 8-inch fish is close to its maximum size, making this a true show specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma rostratum\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 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\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 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 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, added at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other Zebrasoma tangs and similar-shaped tangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room and live rock to graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef safe; can be territorial toward other tangs, especially other Zebrasoma\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":"8\"","offer_id":49919311085723,"sku":"1315022-8","price":3074.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3445\/7755\/files\/black.jpg?v=1792865893","url":"https:\/\/oceantoyou.com\/products\/black-longnose-tang-zebrasoma-rostratum","provider":"Ocean To You Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}