Bluelip Bristletooth

Description

The Blue Lip Bristletooth Tang is an orangy brown colour. It has blue lips and a blue/grey chest, dorsal and anal fins also have a blue trim on the edge. There are faint thin blue lines running across the body and yellow spots on its head and face. It also has a yellow ring around its eye. Each side of the caudal peduncle has a spine which erects when excited. Aquarists should be careful when handling them. Juveniles' colours vary between yellow and pale brown.

A 90 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs, but peaceful with other fish.

Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week.

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SKU: F-TNG-009

Ctenochaetus cyanocheilus

The Blue Lip Bristletooth Tang is an orangy brown colour. It has blue lips and a blue/grey chest, dorsal and... Read more

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30.000 JD

    • Care Level: Medium
    • Reef Compatible: Reef Safe
    • Temper: Semi-Aggressive
    • Minimum Tank Size: 250 Liters

      This item cant be shipped internationally

    Livestock, including fish, corals, and other aquatic species, cannot be shipped internationally due to shipping and regulatory restrictions.
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    Description

    The Blue Lip Bristletooth Tang is an orangy brown colour. It has blue lips and a blue/grey chest, dorsal and anal fins also have a blue trim on the edge. There are faint thin blue lines running across the body and yellow spots on its head and face. It also has a yellow ring around its eye. Each side of the caudal peduncle has a spine which erects when excited. Aquarists should be careful when handling them. Juveniles' colours vary between yellow and pale brown.

    A 90 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs, but peaceful with other fish.

    Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week.

    Important Note
    Proper acclimation is extremely important considering the stress imposed on the animals by the shipping process. Please take a moment to review our Acclimation Guide.

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