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Acanthurus olivaceus

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Orangespot Surgeonfish
Orangespot Surgeonfish
Species Acanthurus olivaceus
Family Acanthuridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 757.082 liters
757,082.356 mL

200 US Gallons (757.1L)

Size 13.78 in

30-35 cm (11.8-13.8")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Pacific Ocean

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Orangespot Surgeonfish, Orangeshoulder Tang, Orangeband Surgeonfish, Orange Blotch Surgeonfish, Orange Spot Tang

[edit] Synonyms

Acanthurus chrysosoma, Acanthurus eparei, Acanthurus humeralis, Ctenodon erythromelas, Harpurus paroticus, Hepatus chrysosoma, Hepatus olivaceus, Rhombotides olivaceus, Rhombotides xanthosoma, Teuthis olivaceus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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