Maculiceps Tang
Acanthurus maculiceps
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Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
15 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A large Indo-Pacific surgeonfish with a smoky olive-grey to charcoal body offset by a dense field of fine white-to-orange freckles across the face and gill area, a dark bar behind the eye, and often a bright white caudal fin in mature fish. It is an active, constantly grazing herbivore that is peaceful toward unrelated tankmates but semi-aggressive toward other tangs, especially other Acanthurus, so it should be the only surgeonfish in most systems or added last. Give it a mature tank of 125 gallons or more with long open swimming lanes, brisk flow, and plenty of rockwork for grazing and refuge, plus heavy feeding of marine algae to keep weight on.
Reef Safe
Yes
Environment
The Maculiceps Tang thrives in a well-maintained aquarium with stable water parameters. It requires a temperature range of 72-78°F, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a salinity of 1.020-1.025.
Behavior
This tang is generally active and requires plenty of swimming space. It is known to graze on algae throughout the day.
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