Jewel Tang Size:Small

Jewel Tang Size:SmallAcanthurus Guttatus Care: Beginner Diet: Algivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Jewel Tang Widespread Indo West Pacific, but mainly occurs in oceanic locations. Usually found schooling in shallow depths over reef flats that are subject to surge or currents. A deep bodied species that is easily identified by colour. The numerous white spots are thought to serve as camouflage when swimming near breaking waves where surface waters

where it forms small harems and feeds on plankton in the water column

sandy bottoms and coastal reef areas

heavy filtration

Indian and Pacific regions

Growth Rate:

tunicates and small benthic invertebrates

characterful nature

the Harlequin Bass is adorned with striking black stripes and dots

Regularly available in the marine aquarium trade

Best kept with peaceful to moderately robust marine fish in a mature aquarium with enough activity and space

Around 15–17 cm

picking at algae films and exploring caves or crevices