Tri-Color Koi Scopas Tang
Zebrasoma scopas sp.
The Tri-Color Koi Scopas Tang is a breathtaking and highly sought-after color variant of the classic Scopas Tang, prized for its unique blend of orange, white, black, and golden hues. Resembling the patterns of premium koi fish, each specimen displays its own distinctive coloration, making every individual truly one of a kind. Combined with the elegant sail-like fins and active swimming behavior characteristic of the Zebrasoma genus, the Tri-Color Koi Scopas Tang is an exceptional showpiece for discerning marine aquarists.
Hardy and adaptable, this tang thrives in well-established aquariums with abundant swimming space, strong water movement, and ample live rock for grazing. Like other surgeonfish, it benefits from a diet rich in marine algae, seaweed, and high-quality prepared foods to maintain optimal health and coloration. Generally peaceful toward unrelated species but occasionally territorial toward other tangs, the Tri-Color Koi Scopas Tang is an excellent addition to larger reef and fish-only systems. Its rarity, extraordinary patterning, and vibrant coloration have made it one of the most desirable designer tangs in the aquarium hobby.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Reef Safe: Yes
Maximum Size: 8 inches (20 cm)
Diet: Herbivore
Origin: Aquacultured Color Variant of Zebrasoma scopas
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
