Difference between revisions of "Acanthurus xanthopterus"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | Indian ocean, Africa, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific | |
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| + | == Sexing == | ||
| + | Sexing is very difficult. | ||
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | Semi-aggressive.Reef-safe. | ||
Can not be housed with other fish of the same genus or similar tangs. | Can not be housed with other fish of the same genus or similar tangs. | ||
Territorial. | Territorial. | ||
Juveniles can be kept in groups. | Juveniles can be kept in groups. | ||
Will not usually harm corals or invertebrates. | Will not usually harm corals or invertebrates. | ||
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| − | + | == Diet == | |
| + | Detritus, diatoms, algae, seaweed. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | 2-3 times daily. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | Provide caves in which to hide. | ||
Sandy substrate is preferred. | Sandy substrate is preferred. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | Durinal. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | Greyish-purple to brown. | ||
Blue and yellow lines are visible on dorsal and anal fins. | Blue and yellow lines are visible on dorsal and anal fins. | ||
Pectoral fins are yellow | Pectoral fins are yellow | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:42, 13 December 2017
Yellowfin Tang
Yellowfin Tang
Acanthurus xanthopterus
1325 Litres (350 US G.)
45.7-50.8cm (18-20 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Acanthuridae
Contents
Additional names
- Yellowfin Tang, Yellow-Mask Surgeonfish
Additional scientific names
- Acanthurus xanthopterus
Origin[edit]
Indian ocean, Africa, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific
Sexing[edit]
Sexing is very difficult.
Tank compatibility[edit]
Semi-aggressive.Reef-safe. Can not be housed with other fish of the same genus or similar tangs. Territorial. Juveniles can be kept in groups. Will not usually harm corals or invertebrates.
Diet[edit]
Detritus, diatoms, algae, seaweed.
Feeding regime[edit]
2-3 times daily.
Environment specifics[edit]
Provide caves in which to hide. Sandy substrate is preferred.
Behaviour[edit]
Durinal.
Identification[edit]
Greyish-purple to brown. Blue and yellow lines are visible on dorsal and anal fins. Pectoral fins are yellow
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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