Achilles Tang

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Achilles Tang

This marine aquarium fish is known as Achilles Tang and the correct latin name is Acanthurus achilles. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Tang family. (e) Origin of this fish is Western Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

Is aggressive towards it’s species, but is peaceful towards other species.

Achilles Tang can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3000cm2 of water surface which is approximately 465 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 difficult to keep the Achilles 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

Source: marinedepotlive.

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