Tomini Tang Ctenochaetus Tominiensis

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Tomini Tang – Ctenochaetus tominiensis

Overview:
The Tomini Tang, also known as the Tomini Bristletooth Tang, is a compact and hardy surgeonfish prized for its manageable size and algae-eating abilities. Featuring a brown body with contrasting golden dorsal and caudal fin highlights, this species adds both beauty and utility to reef aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and surrounding reef regions.

Feeding:
Primarily herbivorous, grazing on diatoms and algae using its bristle-like teeth. Provide a diet of dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, algae-based pellets, and occasional mysis or brine shrimp for variety.

Tank Mates:
Well-suited for peaceful reef and community tanks. Avoid housing with other tangs in small tanks to minimize aggression, but generally safe with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates.

Aggression:
Mildly territorial, particularly toward other tangs or similar-shaped fish, but far less aggressive than larger surgeonfish species.

Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate aquarists – considered one of the easiest tangs to keep due to its smaller size, hardiness, and algae-grazing nature.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.020–1.025

• Minimum Tank Size: 70+ gallons

The Tomini Tang is a reef-safe, compact, and hardy algae grazer, making it one of the best tang choices for smaller marine aquariums.

Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

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