Description of White-Faced Surgeonfish
The brightly colored surgeonfish has yellow, blue and green areas on its tail, as well as a prominent reddish-orange stripe that arcs around the rear of the dorsal fin. The white on the face allows this tang to be distinguished from the related Powder Brown. The white-Faced is easier to keep than the Powder Brown because it adapts more readily to an artificial diet.
Origin
The tropical western Pacific, ranging from northern Australia, via Indoneisa and upto Japan.
Scientific name
Acanthurus japonicus
Size
20 cm.
Diet
Predominantly Vegetarian.
Nature
Intolerant of its own kind.
Water
Temperature 79-82°F (26-28°C);alkaline (pH 8.1-8.3) with Specific Gravity (SG) 1.021-1.024
