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Chocolate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus)

Price range: 1700,00 EGP through 3000,00 EGP

VariationStatusPrice
LargeOut of Stock3000,00 EGP
MediumOut of Stock2500,00 EGP
SmallOut of Stock1700,00 EGP
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Fish Description

Facts
Latin NameAcanthurus pyroferus - Kittlitz, 1834
Local NameChocolate Surgeonfish
FamilyAcanthuridae - Acanthurus
OriginAustralia, Japan, Indonesia
Max length25 cm (9.8 ")
As Aquarium Fish
Minimum volume800 l (211 gal) ?
"Minimum volume" indicates the size of the tank needed to house this species under optimal conditions.
This is based on a medium size animal, which you want to keep for several years.
It might be possible to keep smaller specimens for a limited period in a smaller tank.
A larger tank might be needed for fully-grown specimens.
HardinessHardy ?
"Hardiness" indicates how resistant this species is to disease and how well i tolerates bad conditions in general.
Some species doesn't handle transportation very well, but that doesn't mean that the species isn't hardy under the right conditions.
Suitable for AquariumSuitable for most aquarium ?
In this case, a "normal" aquarium is a reef aquarium with mixed corals or a fish only aquarium with an approximately salinity of 1.026 (sg) and a temperature close to 26°C.
Species requiring more than a 4000-liter tank are considered not suitable for home aquarium.
Special aquariums may cover tanks with low salinity, sub-tropical temperature, deep sand bed, sea grass etc.
Reef safeAlways reef safe ?
Always reef safe: No sources indicate that this species will harm corals or other invertebrates.
Often reef safe: Only a few aquarists has reported problems keeping this species with corals and other invertebrates.
Reef safe with caution: This species may be a threat to some types of invertebrates.
Reef safe with luck: Most specimens will harm corals and/or other invertebrates, but you might be lucky.
Not reef safe: This species is a threat to most corals and/or other invertebrates.
AggressivenessMight be aggressive towards similar species
Feed
Recommended

Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori)
Microalgea (Eg. spirulina)

MostlySmall crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...)

الوصف

Keep in mind

Well established aquarium with algae

These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones.

If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina.
Hiding places

This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium.
Requires plenty of space for swimming.
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space.
Algae Eaters
Even though these fish enjoy a diverse type of frozen foods, it is imperative that its primary food, is algae based, thus ensuring that the fish`s immune system remains healthy.
This can, for example, be plant based fish flakes, Nori seaweed or similar.

Additional information

Size

Small, Medium, Large

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