Mimic Eibli 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 Mimic Eibli Tang are also known as the Indian Ocean Mimic Tang. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Juvenile and adult Mimic Eibli Tangs will have different colorations. Juveniles will have a few vertical red body stripes as they mature the stripes will begin to fade and become a lovely pale brown with dark colored dorsal, anal and tail fins with white edging. They can grow to almost 10".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 125 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