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| Hawaiian Bristletooth

| Black Surgeonfish

| Hawaiian Surgeonfish

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The Chevron Tang has an oval body shape with radiating, bold markings that change with maturity. As a juvenile, it is bright orange with violet markings on the body and fins. When mature, the bright markings turn an olive-brown color with thin lines on the body. A large aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs and may be harassed by its own species, but is peaceful with other fish and sessile invertebrates. It is best to house only one specimen per tank.
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Chevron Tang Tang and Surgeons Acanthuridae Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis The Chevron Tang has an oval body shape with radiating, bold markings that change with maturity. As a juvenile, it is bright orange with violet markings on the body and fins. When mature, the bright markings turn an olive-brown color with thin lines on the body. A large aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs and may be harassed by its own species, but is peaceful with other fish and sessile invertebrates. It is best to house only one specimen per tank. PalaciosAn

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