{"id":3550,"date":"2026-02-16T23:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/convict-tang-acanthurus-triostegus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:28:36","slug":"convict-tang-acanthurus-triostegus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=convict-tang-acanthurus-triostegus","title":{"rendered":"Convict Tang Acanthurus Triostegus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"151\">Convict Tang \u2013 <em data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"149\">Acanthurus triostegus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"420\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"166\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\" \/>The Convict Tang is a small, striking marine herbivore, easily recognized by its silver-white body marked with bold vertical black stripes. Its peaceful nature, active swimming, and algae-grazing behavior make it a popular choice for reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"576\"><strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"433\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"466\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, commonly found on coral reefs, lagoons, and shallow coastal areas from East Africa to the central Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"795\"><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"590\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\" \/>Primarily herbivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"680\">marine algae, seaweed, and spirulina-based foods<\/strong>, supplemented with high-quality herbivore pellets or flakes to maintain vibrant coloration and digestive health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"813\">Tank Tmates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"854\">peaceful community tanks<\/strong>. Can be kept with other tangs if the aquarium is large enough to reduce territorial behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1073\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"967\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\" \/><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"992\">Mildly territorial<\/strong> \u2013 may defend grazing areas but generally peaceful with non-aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1096\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\" \/><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1137\">Beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 suitable for those maintaining a stable reef aquarium with ample swimming space and a steady supply of algae-based foods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1288\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1286\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1416\">\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1327\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1325\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1347\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1345\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1377\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1377\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1375\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1416\">\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1416\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1414\">75+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1568\">The <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1438\">Convict Tang<\/strong> is a visually striking and peaceful herbivore, perfect for reef or community aquariums where an active algae grazer is desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Convict Tang \u2013 Acanthurus triostegus Overview:The Convict Tang is a small, striking marine herbivore, easily recognized by its silver-white body marked with bold vertical black stripes. Its peaceful nature, active swimming, and algae-grazing behavior make it a popular choice for reef aquariums. 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