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About Japanese Sawtail
A small tang with a grayish-brown body and distinctive sawtooth-edged spine blade on each side of the caudal peduncle (tail base). The body is laterally compressed and oval in shape with a terminal mouth typical of herbivorous tangs.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 8
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Western Pacific, from Japan and the Indo-Pacific region southward to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality marine algae-based foods, dried seaweed (nori), and herbivorous flakes. Supplement with vegetable matter and macroalgae. Should graze frequently throughout the day on natural algae growth in the tank.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- herbivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Large tank (75 gallons minimum) with strong current and excellent water quality • pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 72-78°F • Herbivorous surgeonfish; needs macroalgae and quality seaweed sheets • Prefers peaceful tank mates; territorial and can be aggressive toward similar species • Sharp venomous spines on tail base; handle with extreme caution
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