Where to buy Blue-Lined Surgeonfish
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About Blue-Lined Surgeonfish
The Blue-Lined Surgeonfish is a compressed, oval-bodied tang with a dark gray or charcoal base coloration. It is distinguished by bright blue horizontal stripes that run along its body, and characteristic venomous spines (scalpels) on either side of the caudal peduncle. The dorsal and anal fins are similarly striped in blue.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Hard
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallon tank with abundant live rock for continuous grazing • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stable conditions to minimize stress and disease risk • pH 8.1–8.4; Salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Feed high-quality herbivore pellets and flakes 2–3 times daily; provide supplemental macroalgae • Avoid aggressive tankmates; this species can be territorial but will defend itself with its venomous spines
- Difficulty Level
- This species is challenging for most aquarists. It requires a large, mature reef aquarium with extensive live rock for grazing, demands pristine water quality, and is prone to marine ich and other parasitic infections if stressed.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality herbivore preparations including spirulina-based flakes or pellets multiple times daily. Supplement with fresh macroalgae (Ulva, Nori) and dried seaweed to encourage natural grazing behavior.
- Appearance
- The Blue-Lined Surgeonfish is a compressed, oval-bodied tang with a dark gray or charcoal base coloration. It is distinguished by bright blue horizontal stripes that run along its body, and characteristic venomous spines (scalpels) on either side of the caudal peduncle. The dorsal and anal fins are similarly striped in blue.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 20
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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