Bristletooth Tomini Tang

The Tomini Bristletooth Tang, scientifically known as Ctenochaetus tominiensis, is also known as the Tomini Surgeonfish. It is one of the smallest and easiest tangs to keep from the Bristletooth Tang group, making it an excellent choice for medium-sized reef aquariums. Juveniles display a light brown body accented with yellow, blue, and white highlights, while adults develop richer body coloration, a blue tail, golden-yellow margins on the dorsal and anal fins, and distinctive golden spots above the eyes with a golden crescent beneath each eye.

Like all Bristletooth Tangs, it uses its specialized bristle-like teeth to scrape algae and biofilm from rocks, helping maintain a cleaner and healthier aquarium.

• One of the smallest and easiest tang species to keep.
• Elegant coloration that becomes richer with maturity.
• Excellent at controlling algae and biofilm on rocks and aquarium glass.
• Completely reef-safe.
• Active swimmer that adds movement and energy to the aquarium.

• Minimum Aquarium Size: Approximately 265 liters (70 gallons).
• Requires ample swimming space.
• Provide plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter.
• Needs stable water quality and efficient filtration.
• Aquascaping should include both open swimming areas and secure hiding places.

The Tomini Bristletooth Tang is an active and hardy species that thrives in mature aquariums with abundant live rock. Its constant grazing behavior helps maintain cleaner rockwork while supporting a healthy reef ecosystem.

The Tomini Bristletooth Tang feeds primarily on algae and other plant-based foods but also benefits from occasional protein-rich marine foods.

Recommended foods include:

• Dried Seaweed (Nori).
• Marine algae.
• High-quality herbivore pellets and flakes.
• Mysis Shrimp.
• Krill and other frozen marine foods.