Dog toothed cardinalfish - Cheilodipterus isostigmus

Species name: Acanthurus tennenti

Synonyms: Hepatus sohal, Acanthurus olivaceus, Acanthurus tennentii, Acanthurus tennenti, Acanthurus plagiatus, Acanthurus bicommatus

Common Names: Doubleband surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 31.0 cmb / 12.2 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean

Temperament: Relatively agressive

Company: Don’t keep Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) with similar species, groupers or lionfish.

Aquarium Setup: Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) has developed to live a life constantly searching for food at a steep reef slope, and this should be kept in mind when you set up its home. Give them plenty of room, at least 50 gallons for an adult. Doubleband surgeonfish dislike changes so you need to keep their environment quite stable. Organic levels should be kept as close to zero as possible and 25 ppm is the upper limit for nitrate. pH should be buffered and kept in the 8.0 – 8.4 range. Acanthurus tennenti prefer temperatures from the seventies to the low eighties F. Provide them with vigorous water movement and aeration.

Food: Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) eats phytoplankton, detritus, plants and algae. Serve tiny portions spread over the whole day, put an algae stone in the aquarium or install an automatic feeder an set it to maximum amount of servings.

Breeding: We can’t provide any information regarding the breeding of Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) in aquariums.