Epaulette Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricauda)

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Epaulette Surgeonfish

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Epaulette Surgeonfish

Acanthurus nigricauda

946 Litres (250 US G.)

30.5-38.1cm (12-15 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Acanthuridae





Additional names

Epaulette Surgeonfish, Eye-Stripe Surgeonfish, Epaniette Tang

Additional scientific names

Acanthurus nigricauda


Origin

Indo-Pacific: East Africa, including the Mascarene Islands to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to southern Great Barrier Reef. Not occurring in the Red Sea.

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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