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Tennenti Surgeonfish
Tennenti Surgeonfish
Scientific Name
Acanthurus tennenti
Reef Compatible
Yes
Care Level
Intermediate
Disposition
Peaceful
Min. Tank Size
75 gallons
Mature Size
12 inches
Diet
Herbivore
Range
Sri Lanka, Indo-Pacific, Red Sea
Size Class
15
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Other Common Names
Doublebanded Surgeonfish, Leutenant Surgeonfish, Vampire Surgeonfish
Description
The Tennenti Tang begins life as a rather drab juvenile but will gain beautiful coloration once it has reached adulthood. The Tennenti tang is similar to the Dussumier Tang in it’s need for ample swimming space and through oxygenation of the water as this species also gets quite large. Often purchased to assist in algae control, Tennenti Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork and occasionally sand in search for hair algae to eat. They have a well known reputation for being voracious hair algae consumers.
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.
Item #
Description
Price
Quantity
Stock Status
002526
Tennenti Surgeonfish, Small: over 2-2.5", Sri Lanka
$129.99
002528
Tennenti Surgeonfish, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Sri Lanka
$139.99
002530
Tennenti Surgeonfish, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Sri Lanka
$149.99
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Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.
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