Monrovia Doctorfish

the fish profile

Monrovia Doctorfish

This fish is known as Monrovia Doctorfish and the correct latin name is Acanthurus monroviae. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Tang family. (e) Origin of this species is West Africa. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

These fish are peaceful, so they are suitable for community tanks. However due to their size, really big marine aquariums are necessary for happy life.

Monrovia Doctorfish can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 5400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 837 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Monrovia Doctorfish. (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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

Monrovia Doctorfish picture



Related fish profiles in the databaseRecommended reading
By Exotic Aquariums

Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping Acanthurus monroviae below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the questions page, please.

Leave your name below, please.

Leave your email below, please. We will not publish it at all. See our privacy policy for this purpose, please. Once your comment is reviewed and published, you will receive a notification email.

Leave your comment below, please. Use correct English, please! Slang or too many misspellings will cause deletion.

Document modified on Wed Nov 28 16:31:31 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Nov 28 16:31:31 UTC 2007
How to cite this page? Use the following HTML:

"Monrovia Doctorfish." saltwater.aqua-fish.net. Wed Nov 28 16:31:31 UTC 2007.



Aqua-Fish.Net. Thu Mar 28 11:13:09 UTC 2024 https://saltwater.aqua-fish.net/?monrovia-doctorfish.

edit this page or create a new fish profile