Fowleri Tang (Acanthurus fowleri)

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Fowleri Tang

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Fowleri Tang

Acanthurus fowleri

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

568 Litres (150 US G.)

Size

45-54 cm (17.7-21.3")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.5

Temp.

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Common

Diet

Herbivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-3 years

Habitat

Western Pacific

Family

Acanthuridae




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Additional names

Fowleri Tang, Blackspine Surgeonfish, Fowlers Surgeonfish, Horseshoe Surgeonfish


Sexing[edit]

Difficult to visually sex.


Diet[edit]

Will mainly graze on algae and spirulina, and may also take lettuce, dried seaweed and zucchini. When buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed two to three times a day.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

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