Doubleband Surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennentii)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Doubleband Surgeonfish displays a yellow-orange body with two distinctive dark bands running vertically across the head and gill region. It has the characteristic compressed body shape of Acanthuridae tangs, with a small venomous spine on each side of the tail base. The body transitions from yellow-gold to pale yellow ventrally.
Diet and feeding
Primarily grazes on algae in the wild. In captivity, provide dried seaweed (nori), marine algae sheets, and spirulina-based pellets as the staple diet, supplemented with small amounts of varied prepared foods.
Difficulty and care for the Doubleband Surgeonfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Malnutrition, marine ich, fin rot, parasitic infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Found in coral reef environments from shallow to moderate depths.
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