Powder Brown Tang Molluscs

Powder Brown Tang MolluscsAcanthurus Nicgroens Care: Intermediate Diet: Algivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Indian Ocean Powder Brown Tang Southern Indonesia, ranging from Sumatra to west Flores and rare in Cocos and Christmas Is., eastern Indian Ocean, where the Indian Powderblue Surgeonfish is common. Found mainly around rocky reefs subject to strong currents and occurs alone or in small groups. Acanthurus cf leucosternon is best distinguished from Acanthurus

Adults may school in some oceanic locations

The inlet and outlet pipes can be fitted in a number of positions to allow pipework to run in different directions

200cm x 110cm (79" x 43") 1PC bird mesh

rabbitfish and similarly shaped algae grazers

gorgonians

but should be treated as reef safe with caution because some individuals may nip at corals or clam mantles

a fascinating marine invertebrate

startled or stressed

mature marine aquarium with plenty of rockwork and hiding places

with some specimens showing brighter yellow and others appearing more muted

Occasionally available in the marine aquarium trade / Availability can vary depending on collection

copepods and crustacean larvae