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Chevron Tang (Randall, 1955)

 Scientific Name  Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
 Diet  Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp
 Alt Common Name  Black, Bristlenose, Hawaiian Surgeonfish, Maito (Tahitian)
 Family  Acanthuridae
 Origin  Pacific Ocean
 Aquarist Level  Advanced
 Reef Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Yellow to Red body with distinct Blue banding
 Disposition  Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration.
 Hardiness  Moderate
 Compatibility  Peaceful with other species.  Aggressive towards own species. 
 Mature Size  8 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Not visible.

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Notes: Tangs, also known as Surgeonfish, are ideal fish for the fish only or reef aquarium.  Generally it is best to keep one tang per aquarium.  If attempting to keep more a 75 gallon aquarium or larger aquarium is recommended as well as introducing tangs from different genus at the same time.

We offer the chevron tang in its juvenile coloration.