Acanthurus olivaceus

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Orangespot Surgeonfish
Orangespot Surgeonfish
Species Acanthurus olivaceus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 757.082 liters
757,082.356 mL

200 US Gallons (757.1L)

Size 13.78 in

30-35 cm (11.8-13.8")

pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Orangespot Surgeonfish, Orangeshoulder Tang

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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Facts about Acanthurus olivaceus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Orangespot Surgeonfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Acanthuridae  +
Foods Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 13.78 in (35 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 200 US Gallon (757.082 liters, 757,082.356 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.2  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Acanthurus olivaceus
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