{"product_id":"two-spot-bristletooth-tang","title":"Two Spot Bristletooth 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 Two Spot Bristletooth Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Two Spot Bristletooth Tang is a beautiful and useful reef fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eblue-grey to brown body, fine spotting and distinctive dark spots near the rear of the body\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a member of the \u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus\u003c\/em\u003e genus, commonly known as the Bristletooth Tangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many larger surgeonfish, Bristletooth Tangs have specialised comb-like teeth that allow them to \u003cstrong\u003escrape algae, detritus and biofilm from rock surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the Two Spot Bristletooth Tang an excellent addition to a mature reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active fish that spend much of their day grazing across live rock and exploring the aquarium. They are generally peaceful towards most community fish but can become territorial towards other tangs, particularly similar-shaped species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied herbivorous diet is important, including \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Spot Bristletooth Tangs are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and will normally leave corals and larger ornamental invertebrates 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\u003eCtenochaetus binotatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Spot Bristletooth Tang \/ Two Spot Bristletooth Surgeonfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Bristletooth Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 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 \/ Detritivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature reef aquariums and marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Two Spot Bristletooth Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–18 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a more manageable tang for appropriately sized reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Two Spot Bristletooth Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent grazers for established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Two Spot Bristletooth Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally feed on \u003cstrong\u003ealgae, detritus and biofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplement natural grazing with nori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Two Spot Bristletooth Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial towards other tangs, particularly other \u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus\u003c\/em\u003e or similarly shaped surgeonfish. Adequate space and careful stocking are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature live rock provides natural algae, biofilm and detritus for grazing and is an important part of their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to a new aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBristletooth Tangs benefit from an established supply of algae, biofilm and natural grazing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplement their natural grazing regularly with nori and other marine algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple tangs without enough space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can develop between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRock surfaces provide essential grazing areas as well as shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming their small size means they need little swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active fish and still require plenty of room to explore and graze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917883125899,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/iGCoqEMAWvRXddX34adBRintoOL18H2p0Ain7y6nJDHIRlIJVrjqmD5pt6wpc95Hea7332vIhU3QdMfWTxgG6EIxuZE8BIL6uFaRpZo6j1j_8YhNREsRVuGBwyekc-oRyE9K3iAKe52HwxSsM-gJjyjVhPcLMZBixJxkAg8Qviw7rLlfmiMFfZj.jpg?v=1787036782","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/two-spot-bristletooth-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}