Acanthurus coeruleus

Blue Surgeonfish

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Often mistaken for Acanthurus chirugus

The Blue Surgeonfish is found in the Caribbean and the West Atlantic Ocean, it can be hard to settle into aquarium life.

Min. Tank Size 400 litres

Size 22 to 26cm.

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.4

Temp. 22 to 25°C

Water Hardness 8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F

Diet Herbivore Marine algae and plant is the main part of their diet but will eat meaty foods and some flake foods but most of their diet should be plant-based