{"product_id":"purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum","title":"Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59.99 overnight livestock shipping — contiguous 48 states and Washington, DC only.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips directly from our livestock supplier Monday–Wednesday, subject to animal readiness and safe weather. \u003cstrong\u003eAllow up to a 14-day quarantine\/preparation window before dispatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a live arrival issue, contact us immediately and provide clear photos within 12 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep purple coloration and a vivid yellow tail make this active grazer a standout in a spacious reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches; one fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 10 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended minimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 gallons; footprint, stocking and adult needs matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; territorial toward other tangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding for Long-Term Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbivore: daily marine algae or nori, quality herbivore pellets and a varied marine diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater \u0026amp; Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUseful Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anemone-box\"\u003efish acclimation and isolation equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish-food\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-water-care-and-medication\"\u003ewater testing supplies\u003c\/a\u003e. Select foods to match this fish’s diet; acclimation equipment does not replace quarantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Animal Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographs are representative, not WYSIWYG. Size, color, pattern and sex vary naturally. Size labels are supplier classifications, not exact length guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical guidance on adult size, feeding and compatibility, plus help preparing for your new fish before and after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67700664959285,"sku":"IBA-SWA-12949","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/IMG-6072__60590.1743614888.webp?v=1792027718","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}