Care guide at a glance
Acanthurus leucosternon
Description
A powder-blue surgeonfish with a black face, white throat and brilliant yellow dorsal fin. One of the most beautiful tangs and one of the most disease-prone fish in the trade.
Feeding
Primarily herbivorous. Dried marine algae several times daily, spirulina foods and some frozen meaty food.
Compatibility
Reef safe but highly aggressive toward other tangs, particularly other Acanthurus. One per tank in all but the largest systems.
Behaviour and personality
Constantly active and constantly grazing. Territorial and quick to challenge similar-shaped newcomers.
Before you buy
Among the most ich-susceptible marine fish sold. Rigorous quarantine before introduction is close to essential, and any stress in the display tank tends to trigger an outbreak. It also needs a large system with strong flow and constant algae.
DX courier delivery is £29.95 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
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