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Tomini Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)

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Tomini Bristletooth
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About Tomini Bristletooth

The Tomini Bristletooth is a small tang with a yellow-brown to olive body and distinctive brush-like snout adapted for grazing on algae. It displays vertical banding and a characteristic small mouth with comb-like teeth used for scraping algae from surfaces.

Key facts

Common Health Issues
Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), starvation if inadequate algae, nutritional deficiencies
Min tank size
75 gallons
Aka
Tomini Tang
Care Requirements
• Minimum 75 gallon tank • Temperature range: 72–78°F • pH range: 8.1–8.3 • Salinity range: 1.020–1.025 SG • Requires plenty of live rock and established macroalgae for grazing; do not keep with aggressive species • Prone to parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet) — maintain pristine water quality and quarantine new arrivals
Max Size
7
Family
Acanthuridae
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Appearance
The Tomini Bristletooth is a small tang with a yellow-brown to olive body and distinctive brush-like snout adapted for grazing on algae. It displays vertical banding and a characteristic small mouth with comb-like teeth used for scraping algae from surfaces.
Feeding Schedule
Feed 2-3 times daily
Origin
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef, found in coral reef environments.
Diet
herbivore
Difficulty Level
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.

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