Acanthurus nigrofuscus

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Brown Surgeonfish
Brown Surgeonfish
Species Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 189.271 liters
189,270.589 mL

50 US Gallons (189.3L)

Size 20.32 cm

7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)

pH 8.0 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
72 -75 °F (22.2-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Brown Surgeonfish, Lavendar Tang, Spot-Cheeked Surgeonfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Chaetodon nigrofuscus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Can be aggressive, do not keep with other surgeonfish, lionfish or groupers.

[edit] Diet

Will graze on algae in the tank, needs to be suplemented with algae-based foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed two or three times a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish can be sensitive to water changes, and needs a well filtered and aerated tank.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Brown Surgeonfish
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Acanthuridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 8 in (20.32 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 50 US Gallon (189.271 liters, 189,270.589 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Acanthurus nigrofuscus
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