Convict Tang

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Convict Tang

Scientific Name Acanthurus triostegus

Max. Size: 8 inches

Tank Size: 70 gallons

Aggression: to other convict tangs

Hardiness: moderate

Reef-Safe: yes

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Physical Description

a pearly even white with aesthetic dark lines vertically across the body, and one through the eye.

Distribution

found in the entire Indo-pacific from east Africa to Mexico and Panama.


Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About

  • Family: Acanthuridae
  • Genus: Acanthurus
  • Species: triostegus


Behavior

must have good-sized open water space for swimming

Feeding

macro algae and other greens

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