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About Fowler's Surgeonfish
Fowler's Surgeonfish is a yellow surgeonfish with an olivaceous to brownish-yellow body. It features a yellow tail and dorsal fin, and characteristic venomous spines (scalpel-like keels) on either side of the caudal peduncle, typical of the Acanthuridae family. Adults display subtle banding and the body shape is compressed laterally.
Key facts
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Fowler's Surgeonfish is moderately challenging due to its herbivore dietary demands, susceptibility to parasitic infections in poor water quality, and occasional aggression toward other tangs. However, it is hardy once established in stable reef conditions.
- Min tank size
- 120 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality marine herbivore pellets and frequent offerings of nori seaweed, blanched spinach, or spirulina-based preparations. Supplement with frozen herbivorous preparations 2–3 times weekly to support grazing behavior on natural algae in the aquarium.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Philippines, and extending to the Red Sea. Found on coral and rocky reefs in tropical waters.
- Appearance
- Fowler's Surgeonfish is a yellow surgeonfish with an olivaceous to brownish-yellow body. It features a yellow tail and dorsal fin, and characteristic venomous spines (scalpel-like keels) on either side of the caudal peduncle, typical of the Acanthuridae family. Adults display subtle banding and the body shape is compressed laterally.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans), Marine velvet (Amyloodinium), Head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), parasitic infections
- Max Size
- 11
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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