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About Spotted Sawtail
The Spotted Sawtail is a compressed, oval-bodied tang with a dusky gray-brown coloration covered in light spots or markings. It features characteristic venomous spines along the base of the tail (caudal peduncle), which give the sawtail tangs their common name.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for single fish, 125+ gallons recommended • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Strong water flow and excellent filtration essential • Plenty of swimming space and algae-rich grazing areas • Herbivorous diet with occasional meaty foods; prone to ich without proper care
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- The Spotted Sawtail is a compressed, oval-bodied tang with a dusky gray-brown coloration covered in light spots or markings. It features characteristic venomous spines along the base of the tail (caudal peduncle), which give the sawtail tangs their common name.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, mollusks, marine worms, and small fishes in both wild and aquarium settings.
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