Ctenochaetus truncatus
| Identification | A bristletooth tang, dark brown-olive densely speckled with bright blue dots and fine lines, with a squared-off tail and an orange-rimmed eye. The Indian Ocean counterpart of the Kole Tang. |
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| Maximum Length | about 6″ |
| Origin | Indian Ocean |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 Gal. |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe |
Behavior
An excellent, hardy grazer that works the rockwork constantly for film algae and detritus — one of the best clean-up tangs for a reef. Peaceful with most fish, though it can squabble with other tangs.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivore and detritivore. It grazes film algae and detritus; supplement with dried algae/nori and quality herbivore preparations.
Cautions
Territorial toward other tangs, especially other bristletooths — add tangs together. Needs swimming room and mature rock to graze. The tail scalpel is sharp, so handle with care.