{"product_id":"inshore-surgeonfish","title":"Clown Tang","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Clown Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finelined Surgeonfish, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eFine Lined Surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a spectacular and highly active tang recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ebold blue, yellow and black horizontal striping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its vibrant pattern and powerful swimming behaviour make it an impressive feature fish for a large marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is a dedicated grazer, spending much of its day working across rock surfaces searching for \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and other plant material\u003c\/strong\u003e. A mature aquarium with extensive live rock and naturally growing algae is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinelined Surgeonfish are known for becoming \u003cstrong\u003ehighly territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly towards other surgeonfish. They are best kept as a single specimen unless housed in an exceptionally large system with carefully selected tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey require a varied herbivorous diet including \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular feeding is important for maintaining their body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus lineatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finelined Surgeonfish \/ Lined Surgeonfish \/ Clown Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish \/ Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Highly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large mature reef aquariums and marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Finelined Surgeonfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a large and very active aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Finelined Surgeonfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are excellent algae grazers for mature reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Finelined Surgeonfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are one of the more \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial Acanthurus tangs\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be particularly aggressive towards other surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Finelined Surgeonfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous. Provide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with natural algae growth on mature rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Finelined Surgeonfish be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be difficult to combine with other tangs because of their territorial nature. A very large aquarium and careful stocking are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping one in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a large, extremely active surgeonfish that needs significant swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating its aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinelined Surgeonfish can become highly territorial as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular access to marine algae is essential for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple surgeonfish without sufficient space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial disputes can become severe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring the tail spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other surgeonfish, it has a sharp caudal spine that can cause injury when handling or catching the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48917883322507,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/y1yFP43jWppdSDMtSY2Gy-wzTFZtstgf7VD_fLDF0C3Q9mtBkIpVoAe1TvoR0UCeSyMhiRJ1pd8BAFlu0lSknHCD7xX9G60qV3xnRkdvcneK4T7q5mh-Sp1E8y6xheD8EqqPv9M6cUyGXnTjptGBgb8fyIpecqKnuTGp_RDr6NYHhsNm3DnYQYe.jpg?v=1787036422","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/inshore-surgeonfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}