{"product_id":"bariene-tang","title":"Bariene Tang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBariene Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackspot Surgeonfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an impressive and relatively uncommon member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family. As it matures, this fish develops a striking combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive-brown to blue-grey coloration, intricate blue horizontal markings, yellow fins and a distinctive dark spot behind the eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile Bariene Tangs tend to have more subdued coloration, but adults can become absolutely spectacular. Their coloration and markings become increasingly pronounced with maturity, making them an impressive centerpiece fish for a very large marine aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBariene Tangs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, active swimmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and require considerably more space than many commonly kept tang species. Adults can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so long-term housing should provide substantial open swimming room along with mature rockwork for grazing. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/tang-black-spot-bariene-acanthurus-bariene\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAquatics Unlimited\u003c\/a\u003e⁠)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and generally leave corals and ornamental invertebrates alone. Like other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tangs, however, they can become territorial toward other surgeonfish, particularly similarly shaped species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir diet should contain plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae and nori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplemented with spirulina-based foods and high-quality frozen and prepared marine foods. Regular feeding and excellent nutrition are important for maintaining body condition, immune health and adult coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus bariene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bariene Tang \/ Blackspot Surgeonfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200+ gallons, with substantially larger aquariums preferred for adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Bariene Tang becomes dramatically more impressive with age. The relatively understated juvenile develops increasingly intricate body markings, bright yellow fins and the characteristic black spot behind the eye as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"5 inches","offer_id":47336471887926,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-3282.webp?v=1787419028","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/bariene-tang","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}