Spotted surgeonfish - Ctenochaetus strigosus

Species Name: Ctenochaetus strigosus

Synonyms: Ctenochaetus strigosus, Ctenochaetus striatus, Acanthurus strigosus

Common Names: Spotted surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 14.6 cm/5.84 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific, Eastern Indian Ocean

Temperament: Relatively aggressive

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Aquarium Setup: Ctenochaetus strigosus (Spotted surgeonfish) should only be kept in larger aquariums and 40 gallon is to be considered a minimum for juvenile specimens. Keep the water clean and provide suitable hiding places.

Food: Ctenochaetus strigosus (Spotted surgeonfish) feeds on detritus.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information regarding the breeding of Ctenochaetus strigosus (Spotted surgeonfish) in aquariums.

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