Spotted Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

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Spotted Surgeonfish

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Spotted Surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus strigosus

284 Litres (75 US G.)

13-14.6 cm (5.1-5.7")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

6-10 years

Family

Acanthuridae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Spotted Surgeonfish, Kole Tang, Yellow-Eyed Tang, Goldring Surgeonfish, Spotted Bristletooth, Slender-Toothed Surgeonfish, Bristletoothed Surgeonfish, Yelloweye Surgeonfish

Additional scientific names

Acanthurus strigosus, Ctenochaetus striatus


Origin[edit]

The Kole Tang is endemic to the Western Pacific from Australia to the Hawaiian Islands.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed adults 1-2 times a day and feed juveniles 2-3 times a day, they should always have the ability to graze on live rock.

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