Where to buy Ocean Surgeonfish
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About Ocean Surgeonfish
The Ocean Surgeonfish is a small tang with a laterally compressed body and predominantly blue-grey coloration. It features a yellow stripe running along the dorsal fin edge and distinctive yellow markings on the tail peduncle. Like all surgeonfishes, it has a sharp, venomous spine on each side of the tail base used defensively.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (marine white spot disease), fin rot, parasitic infections
- Appearance
- The Ocean Surgeonfish is a small tang with a laterally compressed body and predominantly blue-grey coloration. It features a yellow stripe running along the dorsal fin edge and distinctive yellow markings on the tail peduncle. Like all surgeonfishes, it has a sharp, venomous spine on each side of the tail base used defensively.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, found in the Caribbean Sea and along the coasts from Florida to Brazil, including the Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico.
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality marine herbivore preparations, dried seaweed (nori), and macroalgae such as Ulva or Saccharomyces multiple times daily. Supplement with occasional spirulina-based foods to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. The Ocean Surgeonfish requires stable water conditions, adequate tank space, and a consistent herbivorous diet. It is hardier than many other tangs but can be territorial and may require careful tank mates.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- herbivore
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