Lined Surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
Family : Acanthuridae
The Lined Surgeonfish has a distinctive pattern of blue and yellow lines. It is active and requires a large aquarium.
Description
This surgeonfish has an elongated body with alternating horizontal blue and yellow lines, a yellow crescent-shaped caudal fin. It can reach 38 cm. The caudal spine is very sharp. It lives in groups in the wild but becomes aggressive in captivity. It grazes on filamentous algae. Its coloration intensifies with age. It is a hardy fish but prone to skin diseases if water quality is poor.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, outer reef slopes
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
A minimum 500-liter tank is required for an adult. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. Herbivorous diet: algae, vegetables, spirulina. Avoid excess protein. It is aggressive towards other surgeonfish and similarly shaped fish. Introduce it last into the aquarium. A powerful skimmer and efficient filtration are essential. Nitrates <20 mg/L, phosphates <0.1 mg/L. Moderate to strong current. It needs hiding places but also swimming space.
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