Whitecheek Tang (Acanthurus nigricans)
1000,00 EGP – 1800,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Acanthurus nigricans – (Linnaeus, 1758) |
| Local name | Whitecheek Tang |
| Family | Acanthuridae – Acanthurus |
| Origin | East Indian Ocean, Australia, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific |
| Max length | 14 cm (5.5″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 700 l (185 gal) |
| Hardiness | Delicate |
| Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
| Reef safe | Always reef safe |
| Aggressiveness | 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
Description
Beware of
| Subsceptible to ich |
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| This species is easily susceptible to Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritants), when stressed by other fish, bad water quality, or when relocated. |
Keep in mind
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Sensitive during transportation
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| This species is very sensitive during transportation and acclimatizing into the aquarium. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
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| 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. |
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| This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Hiding places |
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| This species requires places to hide, especially when newly introduced into the aquarium. |
| Algae Eaters |
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| 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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| Size | S, M, L |
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