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Fowleri Tang
Acanthurus fowleri
568 Litres (150 US G.)
45-54 cm (17.7-21.3")
8.1 - 8.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Acanthuridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Fowleri Tang, Blackspine Surgeonfish, Fowlers Surgeonfish, Horseshoe Surgeonfish
Origin
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Sexing
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- Will mainly graze on algae and spirulina, and may also take lettuce, dried seaweed and zucchini. When buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.
Feeding regime
- Feed two to three times a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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