Stocking Fish Tips: For new tanks, be sure the fish that you add to your tank are hardy. After the tank has aged for a few months, less hardy fish can be added. A tank needs to “mature” (complete the aquarium nitrogen cycle) before it can accomodate certain species of fish. Submitted by: Dahly
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Convict Tang
Quick StatisticsTemperament: Community
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Acanthuridae
Native To: Indo-Pacific, Gulf of California, Panama, Tahiti, Fiji
Diet: Herbivore
Adult Size: Up to 8″
Temperature: 72-78°F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.3; dKH 8-12
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 55+ Gallons
Scientific Name: Acanthurus triostegus
Environment: Marine
Passive tang that works great for reef tanks and fish-only tanks
Does not mix well with other tangs and surgeonfish
Requires plenty of horizontal swimming room
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