Care guide at a glance
Acanthurus sohal
Description
A magnificent Red Sea surgeonfish, silver-blue with fine horizontal striping and a bright orange flank blaze. Spectacular, and among the most aggressive fish in the hobby.
Feeding
Primarily herbivorous. Dried marine algae daily, spirulina foods and some frozen meaty food.
Compatibility
Reef safe with corals but one of the most aggressive marine fish traded. Will attack tangs, angels and most other fish. Usually kept as the only tang, often alone.
Behaviour and personality
Fast, powerful and constantly patrolling. Uses the scalpel at the tail base readily, and can injure both tankmates and handlers.
Before you buy
Quarantine before introduction, as tangs are prone to marine ich. Daily access to algae is essential for colour and long-term health.
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