Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)

Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)

900,00 EGP

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Facts

Latin name Acanthurus japonicus – (Schmidt, 1931)
Local name Powder Brown Tang
Family Acanthuridae – Acanthurus
Origin Australia, Japan, Indonesia
Max length 21 cm (8.3″)

As aquarium fish

Minimum volume 500 l (132 gal)
Hardiness Delicate
Suitable for aquarium Suitable with care
Reef safe Always reef safe
Aggressiveness Docile but might be aggressive towards similar species

Feed

Recommended Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Microalgea (Eg. spirulina)
Mostly Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…)
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Description

Beware of

Subsceptible to ich
This species is easily susceptible to Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritants), when stressed by other fish, bad water quality, or when relocated.

 

Keep in mind

Sensitive during transportation
This species is very sensitive during transportation and acclimatizing into the aquarium.
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. 
Requires plenty of space for swimming.
This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space.
Hiding places
This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium.
Docile
This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish.
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.

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