Tomini Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)

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Tomini Surgeonfish

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Tomini Surgeonfish

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

284 Litres (75 US G.)

17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

8-10 years

Family

Acanthuridae





Additional names

Tomini Surgeonfish, Tomini Bristletooth, Yellow-Tip Bristle-tooth, Orangetip Bristletooth, Bristletooth Tomini Tang

Additional scientific names

Ctenochaetus tominienis


Origin

Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, northern Great Barrier Reef, Solomon Islands, Palau, Vanuatu and Fiji. Recently recorded from Tonga.

Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex visually.

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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