

Species Description…
Scientific Name: Acanthurus pyroferus
Common Name: Mimic Surgeonfish, Chocolate Tang
Species Group: Surgeonfish
Habitat: Reef Safe with Caution
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet Type: Herbivore
Role in Aquarium: Showpiece Fish
Max Fish Length: 10 (inches)
Min Aquarium Size: 125 (gallons)
Native Range: Indo-Pacific, from the East African coast to the central Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef