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Kole tang

Ctenochaetus strigosus

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  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessResilient
  • Liters per Fish150 L
  • OriginIndo-pacific Region
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
  • VibrancyModerately Vibrant

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

More about Kole tang

The Kole tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus), also known as the Spotted Surgeonfish or Yellow-eyed Tang, is characterized by its brown to reddish-brown body with blue to purple hues and a distinctive yellow ring around its eye. Originating from the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Hawaii and other central Pacific islands, this fish is recognizable by its bristle-like teeth and relatively small size compared to other tangs. It is well-regarded in the aquarium hobby for its algae-eating habits and is considered a beneficial addition for controlling algae growth in reef tanks.

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