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Latest revision as of 03:22, 13 December 2017

Fowleri Tang

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Fowleri Tang

Acanthurus fowleri

568 Litres (150 US G.)

45-54 cm (17.7-21.3")

pH

8.1 - 8.5

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Herbivore
Other (See article)

2-3 years

Family

Acanthuridae





Additional names

Fowleri Tang, Blackspine Surgeonfish, Fowlers Surgeonfish, Horseshoe Surgeonfish


Sexing[edit]

Difficult to visually sex.


Diet[edit]

Will mainly graze on algae and spirulina, and may also take lettuce, dried seaweed and zucchini. When buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed two to three times a day.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]