Epaulette Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricauda)
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Epaulette Surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigricauda
946 Litres (250 US G.)
30.5-38.1cm (12-15 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Acanthuridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Epaulette Surgeonfish, Eye-Stripe Surgeonfish, Epaniette Tang
Additional scientific names
- Acanthurus nigricauda
Origin
- Indo-Pacific: East Africa, including the Mascarene Islands to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to southern Great Barrier Reef. Not occurring in the Red Sea.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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