{"product_id":"mimic-eibli-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus-saltwater","title":"Mimic Eibli Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMimic Eibli Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus pyroferus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the reef hobby's most fascinating species — a true surgeonfish that, as a juvenile, mimics the coloration of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eibli-angelfish-medium\"\u003eEibli Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCentropyge eibli\u003c\/em\u003e) to deter predators in the wild. This juvenile form shows the warm gold body, vertical black bars, and dark tail flag of the angelfish it imitates. As the fish matures, it transitions into the adult chocolate-brown surgeonfish coloration. A unique conversation piece for established reef tanks. Each fish is hand-picked from our saltwater display systems at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair with peaceful reef-safe tank mates like clownfish, wrasses, and dwarf angels. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003esaltwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more compatible species, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals collection\u003c\/a\u003e for reef-safe additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — hardy once established, but needs swimming room and a diet heavy on marine algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+ gallons recommended for an adult; longer footprint preferred over tall — tangs swim a lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025 SG — standard reef parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore-dominant omnivore. Offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-three-weed-blend-30g-seaweed-tangs\"\u003eThree Weed Blend\u003c\/a\u003e on a clip daily, plus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-herbivore-tabs-85g-probiotic-sinking-fish-food\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Herbivore Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e and the occasional frozen mysis or brine for variety. Soak foods in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak\"\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/a\u003e to boost color and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10+ years with good husbandry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — will not harm corals or sessile invertebrates. May graze nuisance algae as a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate over 60–90 minutes for any new tank. Established system, stable parameters, and consistent feeding are key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMimic Eibli Tang (Chocolate Tang, Mimic Lemonpeel Tang)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus pyroferus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAcanthuridae (Surgeonfishes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~7–8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive (especially toward other tangs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore-dominant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJuveniles mimic Eibli Angelfish; adults are uniform chocolate-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful and semi-aggressive reef-safe community fish — clownfish (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-skunk-clownfish-amphiprion-sandaracinos-saltwater\"\u003eOrange Skunk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maroon-goldstripe-clownfish-small\"\u003eMaroon\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cleaner-wrasse-labroides-dimidiatus-saltwater\"\u003eCleaner Wrasses\u003c\/a\u003e, dwarf angels (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eibli-angelfish-medium\"\u003eEibli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flame-angel\"\u003eFlame\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lemon-peel-angel-medium\"\u003eLemon Peel\u003c\/a\u003e), gobies, blennies, basslets, and most peaceful reef fish. Reef-safe cleanup crew like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eTurbo Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crabs\u003c\/a\u003e are great companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang mates — only with caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e tangs of different genera and body shape can sometimes work in 150+ gallon tanks. Better candidates from our stock include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eTomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/two-spot-bristletooth-tang-ctenochaetus-binotatus-saltwater\"\u003eBristletooth Two Spot Tang\u003c\/a\u003e (different genus, different feeding niche). Add all tangs simultaneously to a well-aquascaped tank with multiple sightline breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e other \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e species, similarly-shaped tangs, aggressive damsels, large predators, and triggerfish that will harass smaller tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e — certified raw seaweed, perfect for tangs and marine herbivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-three-weed-blend-30g-seaweed-tangs\"\u003eRod's Three Weed Blend\u003c\/a\u003e — mixed seaweed for variety and color enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-universal-grazing-station-feeder\"\u003eVitalis Grazing Station\u003c\/a\u003e — side-mount feeder makes seaweed offerings easy and slows feeding (better for tang digestion).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak\"\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/a\u003e — amino-acid food soak that boosts color and immune health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/waterbox-reef-salt-synthetic-marine-salt-mix\"\u003eWaterbox Reef Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — clean synthetic salt mix for water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all marine foods\u003c\/a\u003e for pellets, frozen, and additional herbivore options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it look like an angelfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mimic Eibli Tang is a Batesian mimic — in the wild, juveniles closely copy the coloration of dwarf angelfish (\u003cem\u003eCentropyge\u003c\/em\u003e) species to gain protection. Predators learn to avoid the toxic or aggressive angels and leave the harmless tang alone. We carry the actual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eibli-angelfish-medium\"\u003eEibli Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e for comparison — they're often kept in the same tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. As the fish matures, the gold-with-bars juvenile pattern transitions to the adult coloration — uniform chocolate-brown to dark gray. The transformation is gradual and typically begins around 4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep it with other tangs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCautiously. \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus pyroferus\u003c\/em\u003e tolerates tangs of different genera (like \u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus\u003c\/em\u003e bristletooths) better than its own genus. Add all tangs at once to a 150+ gallon tank with extensive aquascaping and sightline breaks. Never add a new tang to a tank with an established same-genus tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it actually reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Like most surgeonfish, it grazes algae from rock and won't harm corals, anemones, or invertebrates. It may pick at green hair algae and bryopsis as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need such a big tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor long-term success — yes. Tangs are powerful swimmers that need horizontal swimming room. A cramped tang gets stressed, develops ich, and shortens its lifespan dramatically. Long 100–125 gallon tanks (60\"+) are the minimum we recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48800535707867,"sku":"FTAEI250AA-3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_5903414c-9038-438a-a96e-bc484f3cfd8b.png?v=1779461790","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mimic-eibli-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}