Lined Surgeonfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Lined Surgeonfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept as the sole surgeonfish in a very large aquarium. Can be housed with robust, non-herbivorous fish that can withstand its territorial nature. Avoid keeping with other surgeonfish or timid species.
• Special requirements: Requires a mature, well-established reef aquarium with ample swimming space and numerous rockwork for grazing and hiding. A strong protein skimmer and excellent filtration are essential due to its high metabolic rate and constant grazing. Provide a varied diet of marine-based algae, spirulina, and high-quality flake or pellet foods enriched with vitamins. Regular feeding of seaweed (nori) is crucial for its health and to prevent head and lateral line erosion (HLLE).

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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