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Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang

Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang

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🐠 Ctenochaetus truncatus

Regular price $99.99 USD
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Title
A great Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang!
Origin: Africa / Red Sea

Size info:
Size S: approx. < 2.25"

There once was a Bristletooth Yellow Tang,
With a gold ring that made it quite gang,
It eats algae with ease,
And its bristle-like teeth,
Keep its coral reef home spick and span!

Keeping Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang in an Aquarium

The Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang, also known as Ctenochaetus truncatus, is a popular fish among aquarium enthusiasts. They are native to the Pacific Ocean and can grow up to 8 inches in length. Here are some tips for keeping them in an aquarium:

  • Provide a tank size of at least 75 gallons to allow for swimming space.
  • Keep the water temperature between 72-78°F and maintain a pH level of 8.1-8.4.
  • Provide plenty of hiding places with live rocks and corals.
  • Feed them a varied diet of algae, seaweed, and commercial fish food.
  • Keep them with other peaceful fish species and avoid keeping them with other tangs.

Now for some cool facts about the Bristletooth Gold-Ring Yellow Tang:

  • They have bristle-like teeth that help them scrape algae off of rocks and other surfaces.
  • Their bright yellow coloration with a gold ring around their eyes makes them a striking addition to any aquarium.
  • They are known for their ability to change colors depending on their mood or environment.
  • They are a hardy species and can live up to 20 years in captivity with proper care.
  • They are also known for their ability to help control algae growth in the aquarium.

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For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.

All livestock is part of our Arrive Alive + 72 Hour Guarantee. We must be notified within 72 hours of any issues or we will be unable to process your claim.

Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.

Local pick-up: Our online stocklist may be different than what’s available for in-store pickup. Please call 385-800-6711 for in-store availability. You may order livestock online for local pick-up, and your order will be ready for pick up the following Tuesday or Wednesday after it’s placed.

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