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  • Acanthurus tennentii

    • Doubleband Surgeonfish

      http://www.fishbase.org/summary/1259

      This fish is from the Indo Pacific and can be aggressive towards other Tangs and fish with similar body-shape and feeding habits but will be relatively docile towards other tank mates. They need a spacious tank as it is an active swimmer, it is also sensitive to water quality issues and needs a well filtered, matured and aerated tank.

      Min. Tank Size 600 litres

      Size 30cm.

      Sg 1.020 - 1.025

      pH 8.2 - 8.4

      Temp. 22-26°C

      Water Hardness 8-12 °d

      Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F

      Diet Omnivore This fish is generally herbivorous but will eat meaty foods offered to other tank mates. It should be allowed to graze on algaes around the tank and live rock as well as being supplemented with live foods, spirulina, dried seaweed and other vege-based foods.

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