Thompson's Surgeonfish

Description

Be the first to showcase this unique import in your home aquarium! Named for Bishop Museum artist and technician John W. Thomson, Thompson's Surgeonfish (Fowler 1923), is a plankton-eating tang with a uniformly dark brownish-purple body and pale yellow accents highlighting its fins and tail.

When planning your aquarium, keep in mind that in the wild, Thompson's Surgeonfish are found schooling in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs over coral and sand. They prefer feeding on large gelatinous zooplankton, fish eggs, and crustaceans. Provide plenty of water movement and aeration to best replicate their natural habitat.

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. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Seaweed Selects are all ideal products and are very easy to use.

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SKU: F-TNG-006

Acanthurus thompsoni

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30.000 JD

    • Care Level: Medium
    • Reef Compatible: Reef Safe
    • Temper: Peaceful
    • Minimum Tank Size: 900 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

    Be the first to showcase this unique import in your home aquarium! Named for Bishop Museum artist and technician John W. Thomson, Thompson's Surgeonfish (Fowler 1923), is a plankton-eating tang with a uniformly dark brownish-purple body and pale yellow accents highlighting its fins and tail.

    When planning your aquarium, keep in mind that in the wild, Thompson's Surgeonfish are found schooling in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs over coral and sand. They prefer feeding on large gelatinous zooplankton, fish eggs, and crustaceans. Provide plenty of water movement and aeration to best replicate their natural habitat.

    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. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Seaweed Selects are all ideal products and are very easy to use.

    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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