{"product_id":"achilles-tang-acanthurus-achilles-approx-5-inches","title":"Achilles Tang — Acanthurus achilles | Approx. 5 Inches","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAchilles Tang — \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus achilles\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAchilles Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic and desirable surgeonfish in the marine aquarium hobby. Its deep black body, brilliant orange teardrop marking, crisp white accents, and powerful swimming behavior make it an unmistakable centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epremium advanced-care species\u003c\/strong\u003e best suited for experienced aquarists with large, mature systems capable of providing excellent water quality, strong flow, high oxygenation, and substantial swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-selected, conditioned, and individually observed eating prepared foods before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus achilles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSize Offered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eApprox. 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eSemi-Aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003ePrimarily Herbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e180+ gallons recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eApprox. 9–10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOxygen Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhy the Achilles Tang Is Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic black, orange, and white coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely active and powerful swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent natural grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium centerpiece for large reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 5-inch specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eAdvanced Aquarists Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Achilles Tang is an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced-care species\u003c\/strong\u003e. Long-term success requires a stable, mature aquarium designed around its high activity and oxygen requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent and stable water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong water movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh dissolved oxygen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent high-quality nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchilles Tangs should receive a varied diet focused heavily on marine algae. Frequent feeding helps maintain body weight and overall condition in this highly active species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNori and dried marine algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen marine blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis and supplemental marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple smaller feedings when possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eTang Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchilles Tangs can become territorial toward other surgeonfish, particularly other \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e species. 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