Acanthurus triostegus
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| Convict Tang | |
| Convict Tang | |
| Species | Acanthurus triostegus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 20.32 cm
4-8 " (10.2-20.3cm) |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-7 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Convict Tang, Convict Surgeonfish, Manini
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- In smaller tanks will be aggressive towards other Tang's of the same species or similar. In larger tanks should be ok in groups, travels in large shoals in the wild.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Acanthurus triostegus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Convict Tang , Convict Surgeonfish, and Manini |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Acanthuridae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 8 in (20.32 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 7 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Acanthurus triostegus |

