Dussumier Tang

Acanthurus Tangs should be added to aquariums with plenty of swim room and rockwork for grazing and hiding. Tank size should be considered before purchasing as the adult acanthurus Tangs can become quite large. Also known as surgeon fish because of the sharp spine at the base of their tail. This "scalpel" is used for protection, handle carefully as it is very sharp. Considered reef safe but may pick at small, mobile and sessile invertebrates if not well fed. Provide a varied diet of marine meaty and algae based foods. Acanthurus Tangs have been known to be aggressive towards similarly shaped Tangs.

The Dussumier Tang are also known as the Eyestripe Surgeonfish. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. The Dussumier Tangs are an orange to tan body color, wavy blue lines from its head to its tail and an orange stripe that links both eyes. They can grow to almost 20".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 360 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH