White Tail Bristletooth Tang

Ctenochaetus flavicauda

Suggested Tank

70+ gallons

Max Size

8 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The White Tail Bristletooth Tang is a striking saltwater fish known for its vibrant colors and unique bristle-like teeth. It has a slim, oval-shaped body with a white tail, and its body color ranges from brown to yellow. This fish is popular among aquarists due to its active behavior and ability to control algae in a tank.

Reef Safe?

Yes, the White Tail Bristletooth Tang is considered reef safe and is beneficial to a reef tank due to its algae-eating habits.

Environment

The White Tail Bristletooth Tang enjoys a well-lit tank with plenty of live rocks for grazing and hiding. It needs good water conditions with a moderate to strong current.

Behavior

This fish is known for its active and peaceful behavior. It spends most of its time swimming around the tank and grazing on algae. Despite its peaceful nature, it can be territorial with other tangs.

Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Mostly any alge

Beautiful live fish that will east all your alge worry away great fir beginners and great for new tanks there very resilient and love hiding spots to sleep and get away there similar to a dog so give them there fish house

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Moderate Visibility
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 55 Gallons
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