Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

Chevron Tang juvenile — Photo: By ZachofMS - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45196860

Chevron tang

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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 300 litres

Size 22cm.

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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