Ocean Surgeonfish Atlantic Acanthurus bahianus

Ocean Surgeonfish Atlantic

  The Atlantic Ocean Surgeonfish is frequently found in the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean. They have a brown or a grey body with blue markings along the gills and face, as well as the caudal and blue anal fins. They feed primarily on algae and seaweed, but also consume krill, mysis, and other small crustaceans. They reach a maximum size of 14 inches and should be kept in an aquarium of at least 180 gallons. They do best if kept singly and may be semi-aggressive to tangs with a similar body shape.    

Ocean Surgeonfish Care Facts:

 

• Temperament: Moderate
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean
• Acclimation Time: 2 or more hours
• Is it Reef Safe:Yes
• Minimum Recommended Tank Size: 180 Gallons
• Scientific Name: Acanthurus bahianus
• Water Parameters: 8 to 12 dKH and 8.1 to 8.4 pH level
• Recommended Water Density: 1.020 to 1.025

 

Approximate Purchase Size

 

• Small: 1.75 to 2.25 inches
• Medium: 3.1 to 4 inches
• Medium-large: 4 to 4.5 inches
• Large: 4.5 to 5 inches
• XL: 5 to 5.5 inches
• XX (Show-Size): 5.5 inches or more