Acanthurus nigrofuscus
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| 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) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| 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 |
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
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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 sg | 1.025 + |
| 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 sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Acanthurus nigrofuscus |
