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About Monrovia Doctorfish
Acanthurus monroviae is a small tang with a predominantly gray-brown body and a distinctive vertical dark stripe running through the eye. The fish exhibits the characteristic surgeonfish blade-like spines at the base of the tail fin. Juveniles are slightly more yellowish compared to adults.
Key facts
- Diet
- herbivore
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, fin rot, parasitic infections
- Diet Details
- Feed a diet rich in marine algae, including nori, spirulina-based foods, and quality herbivore pellets. Supplement with occasional blanched vegetables. Feed 1-2 times daily.
- Max Size
- 9
- Origin
- Eastern Atlantic, primarily along the coast of West Africa from Senegal to Angola, including the waters off Monrovia, Liberia.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with ample grazing space and rockwork for shelter • Maintain temperature 72–82°F and salinity 1.020–1.025 • pH range 8.1–8.3 • Provide abundant live rock for algae growth and territorial boundaries • Can be territorial toward other tangs; introduce carefully and monitor aggression
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
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