Found on hard substrates of shallow lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of more than 15 m. Benthopelagic. Feed on filamentous algae. Form spawning aggregation. Adults usually in small groups, but form large schools in some oceanic locations. Juveniles are often seen in mixed species aggregations. Species at the bottom of the 'pecking order' among surgeon fishes, and as a result employs the strategy of feeding in large schools that overwhelm the territorial defenses of other herbivores. Caught with nets. Can be eaten both raw and cooked. Maximum depth reported at 25m.Also Known as : Whitecheek Tang, Brown Tang, Spot Cheek Tang Origin : Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Australia
Max Size
8
Recommend Tank
75
Care Level
Intermediate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe
Yes
Diet
Herbivore
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