{"product_id":"chocolate-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus","title":"Chocolate Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA versatile and popular surgeonfish known for its color-changing ability. Juveniles often mimic dwarf angelfish (especially lemonpeel or herald’s angels), displaying bright yellow with blue highlights. As they mature, they transition into a rich brown (“chocolate”) body with subtle markings and a more typical tang appearance. Active grazer with a sleek, oval body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Helps maintain coloration and supports algae growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid to upper water column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds open swimming space and live rock for grazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24–27°C (75–81°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbivore (with occasional omnivorous intake)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine algae (nori, seaweed sheets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae on live rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMysis shrimp or brine shrimp occasionally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~20–25 cm (8–10 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Hardy once established but needs stable conditions and space)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive (especially toward other tangs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless tank is large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe (does not harm corals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with most community reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid mixing with similar-shaped or same-genus tangs in smaller tanks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48585746546945,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_20fda764-14c7-488e-8a86-57fd4fefc107.png?v=1776364802","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/chocolate-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}