Orangespot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus olivaceus)

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Orangespot Surgeonfish

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Orangespot Surgeonfish

Acanthurus olivaceus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

757 Litres (200 US G.)

Size

30-35 cm (11.8-13.8")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.4

Temp.

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

Family

Acanthuridae




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Additional names

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

Additional scientific names

Acanthurus chrysosoma, Acanthurus eparei, Acanthurus humeralis, Ctenodon erythromelas, Harpurus paroticus, Hepatus chrysosoma, Hepatus olivaceus, Rhombotides olivaceus, Rhombotides xanthosoma, Teuthis olivaceus
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Pictures[edit]

  • Orangespot Surgeonfish

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