• Name:

    Thompsons Surgeonfish

  • Family: Acanthuridae
  • Species: Tang and Surgeons
  • Scientific Name: Acanthurus thompsoni
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When planning your aquarium, keep in mind that in the wild, Thompson's Surgeonfish are found schooling in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs over coral and sand. They prefer feeding on large gelatinous zooplankton, fish eggs, and crustaceans. Provide plenty of water movement and aeration to best replicate their natural habitat.
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Thompsons Surgeonfish Tang and Surgeons Acanthuridae Acanthurus thompsoni When planning your aquarium, keep in mind that in the wild, Thompson's Surgeonfish are found schooling in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs over coral and sand. They prefer feeding on large gelatinous zooplankton, fish eggs, and crustaceans. Provide plenty of water movement and aeration to best replicate their natural habitat. PalaciosAn

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