Brown surgeonfish - Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Species name Acanthurus nigrofuscus

Synonyms: Chaetodon nigrofuscus, Acanthurus nigrofuscus, Acanthurus gahm, Teuthis elongatus, Acanthurus elongatus, Hepatus elongatus, Acanthurus rubropunctatus, Ctenodon rubropunctatus, Acanthurus mata, Hepatus fuliginosus, Acanthurus flavoguttatus,Hepatus lineolatus, Acanthurus matoides, Acanthurus marginatus misidentification, Acanthurus nigroris, Acanthurus lineolatus, Acanthurus bipunctatus, Teuthis bipunctatus, Teuthis lucillae

Common Names: Brown surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 21.0 cm / 8.3 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Southeast Atlantic, Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Northwest, Western Central, Eastern Central and Southwest Pacific

Temperament: Relatively agressive

Company: Keep away from similar species, lionfish and groupers.

Aquarium Setup: Acanthurus nigrofuscus’s (Brown surgeonfish) natural habitat are shallow lagoons and seaward reefs, which should be kept in mind when you set up the aquarium. Frequent feedings required. These fishes should be given at least 50 gallons of water for every adult individual. Keep the physical, chemical and social factors stable. pH should be buffered and kept from 8.0 to 8.4. Strive to keep nitrite and ammonia levels close to zero, and don’t allow more than 25 ppm of nitrate. Water movement and aeration should be vigorous, and temperature maintained in the seventies to low eighties F.

Food: Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Brown surgeonfish) eat benthic algae, weeds and phytoplankton. The need to be given very small servings spread out over the day. Algae stones or an automatic feed filled with mixed dry food or makes this easier.

Breeding: There is no information available about breeding Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Brown surgeonfish) in an aquarium.