Yellow Eye Tang Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Yellow Eye Tang in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 70 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other non-aggressive fish. Can be territorial towards other tangs, especially those of similar shape or size. Best kept as the only Ctenochaetus species in a tank unless it's very large.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. Excellent water quality and strong water movement are essential. Benefits from a varied diet of marine-based algae and high-quality flake or pellet food.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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