Tomini Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)

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Tomini Surgeonfish

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Tomini Surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

West Central Pacific

Family

Acanthuridae




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Additional names

Tomini Surgeonfish, Tomini Bristletooth, Yellow-Tip Bristle-tooth, Orangetip Bristletooth, Bristletooth Tomini Tang

Additional scientific names

Ctenochaetus tominienis


Origin[edit]

Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, northern Great Barrier Reef, Solomon Islands, Palau, Vanuatu and Fiji. Recently recorded from Tonga.


Sexing[edit]

These fish are difficult to sex visually.

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External links[edit]

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