Dussumier Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish

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Dussumier Surgeonfish

Scientific Name

Acanthurus dussumieri

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

150 gallons

Mature Size

21 inches

Diet

Herbivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Africa, Hawaii, Australia

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Dussumier Tang, White-Spined Surgeonfish

Description

The Dussumier Tang grows to be one of the largest of the Acanthurus family. Because of it’s size and level of activity, it will require a large aquarium and very well oxygenated water. Both the juvenile and adults display beautiful coloration. Often purchased to assist in algae control, Dussumier Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork and occasionally sand in search for hair algae to eat.

Diet

In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.