Where to buy Palelipped Surgeonfish
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About Palelipped Surgeonfish
A medium-sized surgeonfish with a distinctly pale or whitish mouth and lips—the characteristic that gives the species its common name. The body is predominantly dark gray to brownish, with a compressed, disc-like shape typical of tangs. The caudal fin is yellow to orange, providing contrast to the darker body.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Indonesia to the Philippine Islands and Micronesia. Found in coral reef environments at depths of 5 to 60 meters.
- Diet Details
- Primarily grazes on macroalgae and filamentous algae. Offer high-quality marine herbivore pellets, dried seaweed (nori), and regular fresh macroalgae. Feed 1-2 times daily to support their algae-grazing metabolism.
- Max Size
- 10
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (White Spot Disease), marine velvet, secondary bacterial infections from stress
- Diet
- herbivore
- Appearance
- A medium-sized surgeonfish with a distinctly pale or whitish mouth and lips—the characteristic that gives the species its common name. The body is predominantly dark gray to brownish, with a compressed, disc-like shape typical of tangs. The caudal fin is yellow to orange, providing contrast to the darker body.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
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