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Sohal Tang (Medium) (Acanthurus sohal) marine specimen

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Live Acclimated AnimalAcanthurus sohal

Sohal Tang (Medium)

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Quarantined Specimen

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Specimen Size: Medium (approx. 3.5–4.5 in / 9–11 cm)Geographical Origin: Red SeaQuarantine Status: Certified Completed Protocol

The Sohal Tang (Acanthurus sohal), also known as the Arabian Surgeonfish, is an iconic crown jewel of the Red Sea. Featuring fine horizontal silver-and-charcoal body striations highlighted by radiant electric-blue margins on all median fins. This medium-sized specimen has undergone complete quarantine observation and conditioning.

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Inventory Note & Provenance:Availability marker: @. Red Sea origin. Size: Medium (approx. 3.5–4.5 inches). Fully quarantined.

SPECIES COMPATIBILITY & DOSSIER

Reef Compatible

Reef Safe100% Coral Safe

TemperamentAggressive (Dominant tang; demands high water velocity and massive lateral swimming distance)

Min Volume680 Litres (180 Gallons)

Diet ProfileHerbivore (Demands heavy vegetable matter: nori, sea lettuce, spirulina, supplemented with mysis)

Temp: 24°C - 26°CSalinity: 1.023 - 1.025 S.G.pH: 8.1 - 8.4

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Ecosystem Compatibility & Essentials

Reef Compatibility

100% Coral Safe

Minimum Tank Volume680 Litres (180 Gallons)

TemperamentAggressive (Dominant tang; demands high water velocity and massive lateral swimming distance)

Diet ProfileHerbivore (Demands heavy vegetable matter: nori, sea lettuce, spirulina, supplemented with mysis)

Target Water Parameters

Recommended closed-loop marine reef parameters

Water Temperature24°C - 26°C

Specific Gravity / Salinity1.023 - 1.025 S.G.

pH Alkalinity Buffer8.1 - 8.4

Marine Curators Note:Specimens are fully acclimated and feeding vigorously in captive quarantine prior to dispatch.

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Arjun Nambiar

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📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka

★★★★★

•28 Aug 2026

“Arrived active, vibrant, and eating pellets within 2 hours!”

Ordered to Bengaluru. The oxygenated climate pod was warm and pressurized upon opening. The specimen was completely unstressed and started exploring the rockwork right after drip acclimation. Colors are even more vivid than the catalog photos!

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Priya Mukherjee

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📍 Kolkata, West Bengal

★★★★★

•15 Aug 2026

“Outstanding health and zero signs of quarantine stress”

I have been keeping marine aquariums for 8 years. Marine Creatures has by far the best live arrival standard in India. Drip acclimation instructions were crystal clear, and the customer concierge on WhatsApp kept me updated until delivery.

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Dr. Sameer Joshi

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📍 Pune, Maharashtra

★★★★★

•02 Aug 2026

“Bonded pair settled instantly in my bubble tip anemone”

Flawless condition. No fin damage, clean gills, and very friendly behavior. They paired up with my BTA within 24 hours. Highly recommended for any serious reefer!

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