Tomini Tang

Tomini Tang

A smaller bristletooth tang that is perfect for medium-sized aquariums. The Tomini Tang is an excellent algae grazer and a great entry point into keeping tangs.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Easy–Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 3–6 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Tomini Tangs are active but smaller than many other tang species, making them a great option for tanks that cannot house larger tangs.

They spend much of their time grazing on rockwork and algae films.

Feeding & Diet

Herbivore with constant grazing behavior.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori
• Herbivore pellets
• Algae-based foods

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Clownfish
• Wrasses
• Smaller reef fish

Less aggressive than many tangs but still territorial with similar species.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.