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About Bluelined Surgeonfish
The Bluelined Surgeonfish is a compact, laterally flattened surgeonfish with a dark gray to blue-gray body marked by distinctive bright blue horizontal lines running along its head and gill covers. The fish has the characteristic surgeonfish body shape with a small mouth and venomous spines at the base of the tail. Adults typically reach 8–9 inches.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- In captivity, offer high-quality marine herbivore pellets, nori sheets, and blanched spinach daily. Supplement with spirulina-based foods and occasional frozen green foods to maintain health and coloration.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Hawaiian Islands, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Sea and eastward to Hawaii.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Max Size
- 9
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Appearance
- The Bluelined Surgeonfish is a compact, laterally flattened surgeonfish with a dark gray to blue-gray body marked by distinctive bright blue horizontal lines running along its head and gill covers. The fish has the characteristic surgeonfish body shape with a small mouth and venomous spines at the base of the tail. Adults typically reach 8–9 inches.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with strong water circulation and a refugium for grazing • Maintain temperature 72–80°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Salinity range 1.020–1.025 SG; avoid fluctuations • Feed high-quality herbivore pellets, nori, and vegetables 1–2 times daily • Watch for signs of HLLE (head and lateral line erosion) and ich; ensure excellent water quality to prevent disease
- Difficulty Level
- The Bluelined Surgeonfish is moderately difficult, requiring stable water conditions, adequate space to forage, and a diet rich in marine vegetation. It is less aggressive than many tangs but demands meticulous attention to water quality.
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