Editing Acanthurus lineatus
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|family=Acanthuridae | |family=Acanthuridae | ||
|captive_bred=No | |captive_bred=No | ||
| − | |difficulty= | + | |difficulty=C |
|min_size=32 | |min_size=32 | ||
|max_size=38 | |max_size=38 | ||
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|min_sg=1.020 | |min_sg=1.020 | ||
|max_sg=1.025 | |max_sg=1.025 | ||
| − | |min_tank_size= | + | |min_tank_size=100 |
|min_tank_size_unit=gal | |min_tank_size_unit=gal | ||
|min_ph=8.2 | |min_ph=8.2 | ||
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|max_water_hardness=12 | |max_water_hardness=12 | ||
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| + | {{Basic fish page | ||
| + | |sexing=:It is difficult to visually sex these fish and they're not known to have been bred in captivity. | ||
| + | |tank_compatibility=:This fish will be aggressive towards other Tangs and Surgeonfish and fish with similar body-shape and feeding habits. Will be otherwise relatively docile towards tank mates. | ||
| + | |diet=:This fish is generally herbivorous but will eat meaty foods offered to other tank mates. It should be allowed to graze on algaes around the tank and live rock as well as being supplemented with [[spirulina]], dried seaweed and other vege-based foods. | ||
| + | |feeding_regime=:Once or twice a day. | ||
| + | |environment_specifics=:This fish needs a spacious tank as it is an active swimmer, it is also sensitive to water quality issues and needs a well filtered, matured and aerated tank. | ||
| − | == | + | |behaviour=:An active and territorial fish. |
| − | :It is | + | |identification=:The Lined Surgeonfish is distinctive. It is oval in shape and laterally compressed with a caudal peduncle spine. It has many lateral vivid blue bands which are bordered in darker blue, the background is bright orange/yellow. The belly is pale. The caudal, dorsal and anal fins are dark blue with faint banding, the pectoral fins are transparent, the pelvic fins are bright orange. |
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Surgeonfish | ||
