Striated Surgeonfish

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Striated Surgeonfish

This marine aquarium fish is known as Striated Surgeonfish and the correct latin name is Ctenochaetus striatus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Tang family. (e) It's origin is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful fish which can be kept by experienced beginners as well as experts.

Striated Surgeonfish can grow up to 26 cm what is approximately 10 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3120cm2 of water surface which is approximately 483 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Striated Surgeonfish. (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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.

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