Ctenochaetus marginatus

• Striped-fin surgeonfish  

  http://www.fishbase.org/summary/6014

  This fish is from the Pacific and may squabble with other Tangs and Dwarf angelfish Generally peaceful 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 350 litres

  Size 27cm.

  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.