Chevron Tang - Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

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Chevron Tang

Scientific Name

Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

75 gallons

Mature Size

10 inches

Diet

Herbivore

Range

Hawaii, Christmas Islands

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Black Surgeonfish

Description

As juveniles, the Chevron Tangs have striking color patterns of blue and purple on an orange to red background. As they grow they loose this coloration, but are still attractively colored as adults. Chevron Tangs are relatively peaceful and will not likely harass other fish, but to be the likely source of being bullied instead. Chevron Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork in search for hair algae to eat. Ctenochaetus Tangs, frequently called ‘Bristle Tooth Tangs’, are one of the best equipped fish for assisting your cleanup crew in hair algae removal.

Diet

In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.

Item #

Description

Price

Quantity

Stock Status

002551

Chevron Tang, Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Hawaii

$249.99

002557

Chevron Tang, Large: over 4.5-6.5", Hawaii

$249.99

002558

Chevron Tang, X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Hawaii

$249.99

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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