White-Spine Tang

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Latin Name: Acanthurus leucocheilus 
Common Names: White-Spine Surgeonfish, Palelipped Surgeonfish 
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Personality: Semi-Aggressive 
Adult Full Size: 18"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer Required: Yes
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, Seaweed, ABN: Trifecta/ Mysis/ Brine/ Bloodworm, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack/ Marine Cuisine/ Plankton/ Emerald Entree, LRS: Fish Frenzy/ Herbivore Frenzy/ Reef Frenzy, ABN: Krill, ABN: Squid

Description: This tang species is a semi-challenging marine fish. They are not ideal for beginner aquarists due to the fact that they are prone to parasites (ich), and therefore a UV is a must! The White-Spine Tang originates from the Indo-Pacific. As a juvenile, this fish is a gray-ish, blue color with a yellow caudal fin and white peduncle spine. When the White-Spine Tang grows into adulthood, it turns gray in color with white lips and dark coloration around the mouth. It still keeps that iconic, white peduncle spine. Use caution when mixing tang species! We do not recommend mixing this fish with other Acanthurus sp. tangs that have similar body shapes. This fish will appreciate plenty of room to swim, ample rock work, and a varied diet with both meat-based foods and seaweed!