Clown Tang

Acanthurus lineatus

The Venomous Striper (15 inches / 38 cm). Extremely colorful, high-strung, and armed with venomous caudal scalpels that it won't hesitate to use.

Family: Acanthuridae
Origin: Indo-Pacifico
Tank use: Used in 0 tanks

Temperature

24 °C - 27 °C

8.1 - 8.4

Water type

Freshwater

Tank level

All levels

Adult size

38 cm

Care and observations

Venomous Slashing Attacks: Just as violently territorial as the Sohal Tang, but its scalpels are actually venomous. It swims erratically and will execute blindingly fast drive-by slashings on tankmates, leaving toxic, infected wounds that usually kill the victim within days.

Fish profile

Tank level: All levels
Adult size: 38 cm
GH: 15 dGH - 25 dGH
KH: n/a
TDS: n/a
Conductivity: n/a

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