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Powder brown tang Profile

Acanthurus japonicus

ℹ️ Overview

The Powder Brown Tang, scientifically known as Acanthurus japonicus, is a marine fish featuring a dark brown body with a distinctive white mark on its dorsal fin and a splash of yellow around the anal and caudal fins. Originating from the Western Pacific Ocean, it has an oval-shaped body typical of tangs or surgeonfish. This species is quite popular in the marine aquarium hobby, appreciated for its striking coloration and active demeanor.

📊 Datasheet

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityModerate
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyVibrant

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

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 13 data points

55

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