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About White-Freckled Surgeonfish
The White-Freckled Surgeonfish is a small to mid-sized tang with a gray to brown body covered in distinctive white spots or freckles, particularly on the head and anterior body. It has the characteristic compressed body shape and venomous spine on the caudal peduncle typical of tangs (Acanthuridae). The body coloration and white marking pattern distinguish it from other surgeonfish species.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the western Pacific. Found in coral reef environments at depths typically from 5 to 50 meters.
- Appearance
- The White-Freckled Surgeonfish is a small to mid-sized tang with a gray to brown body covered in distinctive white spots or freckles, particularly on the head and anterior body. It has the characteristic compressed body shape and venomous spine on the caudal peduncle typical of tangs (Acanthuridae). The body coloration and white marking pattern distinguish it from other surgeonfish species.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet
- herbivore
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality herbivorous preparations including nori (dried seaweed), spirulina-based pellets, and other macroalgae. Supplement with blanched vegetables like zucchini. Feed 2–3 times daily in smaller portions.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for intermediate hobbyists. Requires good water quality, adequate swimming space, and a stable diet of herbivorous foods. Can be aggressive toward conspecifics and similar-looking tangs.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Aka
- Maculiceps Tang
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