Common Name: White Tail Kole Tang
Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus flavicauda
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 7 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Herbivore / Detritivore
Marine algae, nori, spirulina-based foods, vegetable-rich pellets and flakes
Activity Level: Active swimmer and constant grazer
The White Tail Kole Tang is a distinctive and highly attractive bristletooth tang known for its rich reddish-brown body coloration, fine pale spotting across the face, and its unmistakable bright white tail. This strong contrast between the dark body and clean white caudal fin gives the species a refined, eye-catching appearance in reef aquariums.
Like other bristletooth tangs, the White Tail Kole Tang is an active grazer that spends much of its time picking at rockwork and aquarium surfaces. Its specialized teeth are adapted for scraping film algae and detritus, making it a useful addition for maintaining a clean, balanced reef environment.
This species is generally more peaceful than many other tangs and adapts well to community reef tanks when provided with adequate swimming space and hiding areas. Its constant movement, subtle patterning, and elegant coloration make it a natural focal fish without being overly aggressive or disruptive.
The White Tail Kole Tang thrives in stable reef systems with good water quality, ample rockwork, and a varied herbivore-focused diet. When properly cared for, it becomes a hardy, engaging, and visually striking resident suitable for both mixed reef and fish-focused aquariums.
The White Tail Kole Tang thrives in stable reef aquariums with ample swimming space and abundant live rock for grazing. It does best with a varied, algae-based diet and regular feedings. While generally peaceful, it should be introduced carefully if housed with other tangs, especially in smaller systems.
Common Name: White Tail Kole Tang
Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus flavicauda
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 7 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Herbivore / Detritivore
Marine algae, nori, spirulina-based foods, vegetable-rich pellets and flakes
Activity Level: Active swimmer and constant grazer
The White Tail Kole Tang is a distinctive and highly attractive bristletooth tang known for its rich reddish-brown body coloration, fine pale spotting across the face, and its unmistakable bright white tail. This strong contrast between the dark body and clean white caudal fin gives the species a refined, eye-catching appearance in reef aquariums.
Like other bristletooth tangs, the White Tail Kole Tang is an active grazer that spends much of its time picking at rockwork and aquarium surfaces. Its specialized teeth are adapted for scraping film algae and detritus, making it a useful addition for maintaining a clean, balanced reef environment.
This species is generally more peaceful than many other tangs and adapts well to community reef tanks when provided with adequate swimming space and hiding areas. Its constant movement, subtle patterning, and elegant coloration make it a natural focal fish without being overly aggressive or disruptive.
The White Tail Kole Tang thrives in stable reef systems with good water quality, ample rockwork, and a varied herbivore-focused diet. When properly cared for, it becomes a hardy, engaging, and visually striking resident suitable for both mixed reef and fish-focused aquariums.
The White Tail Kole Tang thrives in stable reef aquariums with ample swimming space and abundant live rock for grazing. It does best with a varied, algae-based diet and regular feedings. While generally peaceful, it should be introduced carefully if housed with other tangs, especially in smaller systems.
