Description
This White Faced Tricolor Aberrant Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) is a rare, collector-grade specimen exhibiting highly unusual and naturally occurring pigmentation anomalies seldom seen within the species. Unlike standard Scopas Tangs, which display uniform brown to olive coloration, this individual features a striking contrast of deep charcoal to dark bronze body tones, warm amber highlights along the dorsal region, and pronounced hypomelanistic white patterning concentrated on the face, lower gill area, and caudal peduncle. The irregular white facial marking is especially distinctive and immediately sets this fish apart. The asymmetry and color separation are not stress- or lighting-induced, but true aberrant pigmentation, making this specimen a legitimate Collectors Corner offering rather than a standard morph.
The body shape is robust and well-proportioned, with excellent fin extension and strong overall presence. Aberrant Zebrasoma scopas specimens of this quality are extremely uncommon in the trade, and when they do surface, they are typically acquired immediately by advanced collectors seeking unique, one-off display fish.
This is a WYSIWYG specimen — the exact fish shown is the fish you will receive.
Lighting: Not demanding; coloration remains stable under standard reef lighting
Flow: Moderate to strong; appreciates open swimming lanes with good oxygenation
Tank Placement: Open water swimmer; frequently patrols rock faces and grazing zones
Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Diet:
Primarily herbivorous; requires a diet rich in marine algae and seaweed (nori), supplemented with quality pellets and frozen foods for long-term health and coloration stability
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; generally peaceful toward dissimilar species but may display territorial behavior toward other tangs, especially Zebrasoma species
Size: Up to 8 inches (20 cm)
Care Level: Intermediate
Compatibility: Reef-safe; excellent algae grazer, suitable for established reef systems with ample swimming space
Collector Notes:
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True aberrant coloration, not a designer hybrid or artificial enhancement
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One-of-a-kind specimen — replacements are not realistically obtainable
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Ideal centerpiece fish for high-end reef or showcase systems
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Best appreciated as a solo Zebrasoma or with non-competing tang species
