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The Kole Tang, also known as the Yellow-Eye Tang, is a highly valued bristletooth tang prized for its subtle beauty, peaceful temperament, and exceptional utility in reef aquariums. It features a tan to olive body with fine horizontal patterning, highlighted by a distinctive orange-red eye ring and yellow accents along the dorsal fin.
Native to Hawaiian and Central Pacific reefs, the Kole Tang is an active grazer that specializes in consuming film algae and diatoms rather than macroalgae. This makes it one of the most effective natural cleaners for mature reef systems while remaining fully reef-safe with corals and invertebrates.
Its calm nature and manageable adult size make it an excellent choice for both mixed reefs and fish-focused reef aquariums when housed in appropriate conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Herbivore / grazer (film algae, marine algae, high-quality pellets, frozen foods)
Lighting: Moderate to high
Water Flow: Moderate to strong
Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate
The Kole Tang, also known as the Yellow-Eye Tang, is a highly valued bristletooth tang prized for its subtle beauty, peaceful temperament, and exceptional utility in reef aquariums. It features a tan to olive body with fine horizontal patterning, highlighted by a distinctive orange-red eye ring and yellow accents along the dorsal fin.
Native to Hawaiian and Central Pacific reefs, the Kole Tang is an active grazer that specializes in consuming film algae and diatoms rather than macroalgae. This makes it one of the most effective natural cleaners for mature reef systems while remaining fully reef-safe with corals and invertebrates.
Its calm nature and manageable adult size make it an excellent choice for both mixed reefs and fish-focused reef aquariums when housed in appropriate conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperament: Peaceful to semi-peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Herbivore / grazer (film algae, marine algae, high-quality pellets, frozen foods)
Lighting: Moderate to high
Water Flow: Moderate to strong
Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate