Convict Tang

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Convict Tang

This fish is known as Convict Tang and the correct latin name is Acanthurus triostegus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Tang family. (e) Origin of this fish is Tahiti. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

Thus species is peaceful to it’s tankmates.

Convict Tang can grow up to 28 cm what is approximately 11 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3360cm2 of water surface which is approximately 520 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Convict Tang fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

Convict Tang, picture 1

Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

Convict Tang, picture no. 2

Convict Tang, picture no. 3



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