Shipping & Live Arrival

$59.99 overnight livestock shipping — contiguous 48 states and Washington, DC only. No Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, territories, PO boxes, military addresses or international delivery. Livestock does not qualify for free standard shipping. Separate fulfillment groups may incur separate checkout charges.

Ships directly from our livestock supplier Monday–Wednesday, subject to animal readiness and safe weather. Allow up to a 14-day quarantine/preparation window before dispatch. Overnight transit begins after shipment, not when the order is placed. Supplier preparation does not replace your own quarantine or guarantee a disease-free fish.

For a live arrival issue, contact us immediately and provide clear photos within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. See our Shipping & Live Arrival Policy for full terms.

Deep purple coloration and a vivid yellow tail make this active grazer a standout in a spacious reef.

Quick Care Guide

Offered size: 2–3 inches; one fish.
Adult size: Up to approximately 10 inches.
Recommended minimum aquarium: 125 gallons; footprint, stocking and adult needs matter.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial toward other tangs.

Aquarium Setup & Compatibility

Generally reef compatible. Provide long swimming lanes, mature grazing surfaces and strong oxygenation. Introduce carefully around other tangs, especially Zebrasoma. Handle with care around the tail spine.

Feeding for Long-Term Success

Herbivore: daily marine algae or nori, quality herbivore pellets and a varied marine diet.

Water & Arrival

Provide a fully cycled, stable marine aquarium around 75–78°F, specific gravity 1.024–1.026 and pH 8.1–8.4. Ammonia and nitrite should be undetectable. Follow the supplied arrival instructions and avoid abrupt salinity or temperature changes. Use a covered aquarium and species-appropriate quarantine setup.

Useful Pairings

Prepare with our fish acclimation and isolation equipment, fish foods and water testing supplies. Select foods to match this fish’s diet; acclimation equipment does not replace quarantine.

Live Animal Notice

Photographs are representative, not WYSIWYG. Size, color, pattern and sex vary naturally. Size labels are supplier classifications, not exact length guarantees.

Why Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?

Practical guidance on adult size, feeding and compatibility, plus help preparing for your new fish before and after arrival.