Acanthurus leucosternonPowder Blue TangPowder Blue SurgeonfishPowderblue Surgeonfish |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 26.06 cm (10.26 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe
Do not keep with other Tangs or algae grazing fishes. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 100 Gallons (378.54) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 3 - 4 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Saltwater |
| Temperature: | 76.8° F (24.89° C) |
| pH: | 8.23 |
| Salinity: | 1.023 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Eats mostly algae.
Feed dried algae and seaweed using a clip on the side of the tank.
Also, freeze-dried worms, brine shrimp, mysis, and vegetarian food like zucchini, Spirulina, broccoli, and leaf lettuce. |
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| Swimming Level: | All Levels |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Provide plenty of hiding places as well as live rock for grazing.
Is susceptible to Ich. |
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific Oceans.
Reef flats and slopes From Indonesia, Bali, and Christmas Island, west to east Africa and the Andaman Sea. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 4 - 5 |
| Sexing: | Males tend to be much smaller than females. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Scatterer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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| Sources: | http://www.aquahobby.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.wetwebmedia.com
http://fishbase.sinica.edu.tw
http://www.fishlore.com
http://www.peteducation.com
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk
http://www.freshmarine.com
http://animal-world.com
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