Lined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Lined Surgeonfish has a bright yellow body with distinctive horizontal blue lines running the length of its body. It features a compressed, elongated body shape typical of the tang family, with a sharp, retractable venomous spine (scalpel) on each side of the tail base. The dorsal and anal fins are edged in blue and yellow.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed high-quality dried seaweed (nori), marine algae sheets, and herbivore-specific pellets multiple times daily. Supplement with frozen vegetable-based foods and ensure constant grazing opportunities on algae-covered rocks.
Difficulty and care for the Lined Surgeonfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), nutritional deficiencies
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and extending to Hawaii and Micronesia.
Log Lined Surgeonfish in your reef tank
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