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Eibli mimic tang

Acanthurus tristis

Neptune’s rating:

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  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessResilient
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginIndian Ocean
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
  • VibrancyModerately Vibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Eibli mimic tang

The Eibli mimic tang (Acanthurus tristis) is a marine fish primarily characterized by its dark body with bright orange and blue striping towards the tail. It originates from the Indian Ocean. This species has a distinctive shape common to tangs, with a laterally compressed body and a pronounced dorsal fin. While it shares its coloration with the more popular Eibli angelfish as a form of mimicry for protection, Acanthurus tristis is less commonly known in the aquarium hobby compared to other tang species.

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