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Acanthurus achilles is a highly prized, striking marine fish featuring a deep black body, vibrant orange teardrop marking, and blue-white highlights on the fins. Known for being active and somewhat delicate, they require experienced care, a minimum of 150–180 gallons, and strong, well-oxygenated water flow. They are herbivorous, needing extensive grazing (nori, algae) and are prone to stress-related ich, making them best for established tanks.
Key Aspects for the Aquarium Hobby:
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Appearance: Distinctive, dark, almost black, with a bright orange teardrop at the base of the tail and white/blue accents on the fins.
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Size & Lifespan: Grows to 9-10 inches (25 cm) and can live for over 10 years.
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Temperament: Generally aggressive towards other tangs and food competitors;best kept as the only Acanthurus species in the tank.
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Tank Requirements: A minimum 150-180 gallon tank is necessary for swimming space. High, turbulent water flow is recommended to mimic their natural surge zone habitat.
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Diet: Primarily herbivorous. They require constant grazing opportunities on algae-based foods, including Nori (dried seaweed), algae clips, and spirulina, supplemented with high-quality frozen food.
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Health Sensitivity: Highly susceptible to marine ich (𝐶𝑟𝑦𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑠) and, when stressed, can fall ill quickly, requiring quarantine and stable water parameters
