Tangs & Surgeonfish

47 Saltwater tangs and surgeonfish for sale, from algae-grazing bristletooths to large active swimmers.
Shop tangs for sale at Top Shelf Aquatics, from Yellow, Powder Blue, Purple, and Gem tangs to Tomini and other bristletooth tangs, Naso and Sailfin tangs, and unicornfish. Every listing shows the exact species, size, price, and current availability, includi... Read more Show less

Shop tangs for sale at Top Shelf Aquatics, from Yellow, Powder Blue, Purple, and Gem tangs to Tomini and other bristletooth tangs, Naso and Sailfin tangs, and unicornfish. Every listing shows the exact species, size, price, and current availability, including captive-bred tang fish when we have them.

Tangs, also called surgeonfish, are active algae grazers, but adult size, aggression, diet, and swimming space vary widely by species. Compare the types of tang fish before you choose, read our tang care guide for tank setup and feeding, or browse all saltwater fish.

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  • Convict Tang

    Convict Tang

    Acanthurus triostegus

    Starting at$50.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Peaceful
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 10.6 inches (27 cm)
  • Orange Shoulder Tang

    Orange Shoulder Tang

    Acanthurus olivaceus

    Starting at$44.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 13.8 inches (35 cm)
  • Epaulette Tang

    Epaulette Tang

    Acanthurus nigricauda

    Starting at$149.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 300 gallons
    Max Size 15.7 inches (40 cm)
  • Naso Tang

    Naso Tang

    Naso lituratus

    Starting at$74.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 18.1 inches (46 cm)
  • Humpback Unicornfish

    Humpback Unicornfish

    Naso brachycentron

    Starting at$134.99
    Care Level Expert
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 1000 gallons
    Max Size 35.4 inches (90 cm)
  • Doctorfish Tang

    Doctorfish Tang

    Acanthurus chirurgus

    Starting at$80.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 15.4 inches (39 cm)
  • Achilles Tang

    Achilles Tang

    Acanthurus achilles

    Starting at$713.99
    Care Level Expert
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 9.4 inches (24 cm)
  • Gold Rim Tang

    Gold Rim Tang

    Acanthurus nigricans

    Starting at$119.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 14.2 inches (36 cm)
  • Blue-Lip Bristletooth Tang

    Blue-Lip Bristletooth Tang

    Ctenochaetus cyanocheilus

    Starting at$83.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 90 gallons
    Max Size 6.3 inches (16 cm)
  • Atlantic Blue Tang

    Atlantic Blue Tang

    Acanthurus coeruleus

    Starting at$119.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 15.4 inches (39 cm)
  • Hybrid Achilles x White Cheek Tang

    Hybrid Achilles x White Cheek Tang

    Acanthurus achilles × Acanthurus nigricans

    Starting at$789.99
    Care Level Expert
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 14.2 inches (36 cm) — planning estimate
  • Blonde Naso Tang

    Blonde Naso Tang

    Naso elegans

    Starting at$149.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 17.7 inches (45 cm)
  • Sohal Tang

    Sohal Tang

    Acanthurus sohal

    Starting at$479.99
    Care Level Expert
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 300 gallons
    Max Size 15.7 inches (40 cm)
  • Lieutenant Tang

    Lieutenant Tang

    Acanthurus tennentii

    Starting at$80.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 12.2 inches (31 cm)
  • Hybrid Powder Blue Tang

    Hybrid Powder Blue Tang

    Acanthurus leucosternon × Acanthurus nigricans

    Starting at$149.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 14.2 inches (36 cm) — planning estimate
  • Black Longnose Tang

    Black Longnose Tang

    Zebrasoma rostratum

    Starting at$1,999.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 125 gallons
    Max Size 8.3 inches (21 cm)
  • Bariene Tang

    Bariene Tang

    Acanthurus bariene

    Starting at$149.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 350 gallons
    Max Size 19.7 inches (50 cm)
  • Powder Brown Tang

    Powder Brown Tang

    Acanthurus japonicus

    Starting at$83.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 9.1 inches (23 cm)
  • Mustard Guttatus Tang

    Mustard Guttatus Tang

    Acanthurus guttatus

    Starting at$299.99
    Care Level Difficult
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 10.2 inches (26 cm)
  • Xanthopterus Tang

    Xanthopterus Tang

    Acanthurus xanthopterus

    Starting at$119.99
    Care Level Expert
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 750 gallons
    Max Size 27.6 inches (70 cm)
  • Blue Hippo Tang - Yellow Belly

    Blue Hippo Tang - Yellow Belly

    Paracanthurus hepatus

    Starting at$104.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Omnivore
    Tank Size 180 gallons
    Max Size 12.2 inches (31 cm)
  • Naso Tang - Male

    Naso Tang - Male

    Naso lituratus

    Starting at$158.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 250 gallons
    Max Size 18.1 inches (46 cm)
  • Captive-Bred Yellow Tang

    Captive-Bred Yellow Tang

    Zebrasoma flavescens

    Starting at$299.99
    Care Level Moderate
    Temper­ament Semi-Aggressive
    Reef Safe Yes
    Diet Herbivore
    Tank Size 125 gallons
    Max Size 7.9 inches (20 cm)