A great Tomini Bristletooth Tang!
Origin: Eastern Asia

Size info:
Size S: approx. 1.25 - 1.75"
Size SM: approx. 1.75 - 2.75"

There once was a Tang named Tomini
Who had quite the bristletooth within he
With colors so bright
And fins that took flight
He swam through the reef with great glee!

From Indonesia he called his home
Where the coral reefs brightly shone
His diet quite diverse
With algae he'd disperse
And keep the reef clean, no need to roam!

But don't let his cute face deceive
For Tomini Tang can be quite aggrieved
When threatened, he'll stick
His venomous spines quick
So don't mess with Tomini, you best believe!

Keeping Tomini Bristletooth Tang in an Aquarium

The Tomini Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis), also known as Tomini Surgeonfish, is a colorful and active fish that can make a great addition to a home aquarium.

Tank Setup

To keep a Tomini Bristletooth Tang healthy and happy, you'll need a tank that's at least 75 gallons in size. This fish does best in a tank with plenty of rocks and live coral for hiding, grazing, and exploring. It also needs a good amount of open swimming space, so be sure to choose a tank with enough room.

Water Conditions

Like most saltwater fish, Tomini Bristletooth Tang will do best in a well-established, stable aquarium. Water quality and temperature are also important factors in keeping these fish healthy. The ideal water temperature for this species is between 75-82°F, with a specific gravity of 1.021-1.026 and a pH range of 8.1-8.4.

Diet

Tomini Bristletooth Tangs are herbivores, meaning they eat only plant matter. In the wild, they graze on algae and other plant material growing on rocks and coral. In the aquarium, you'll need to provide them with a variety of fresh vegetables like spinach, broccoli, seaweed, and algae-based flakes or pellets.

Coolest Stuff About Tomini Bristletooth Tang

• Tomini Bristletooth Tang is known for its striking coloration, which includes a bright yellow-orange body with a splash of blue near the tail.
• These fish are active swimmers and love to explore the nooks and crannies of rock formations.
• The Tomini Bristletooth Tang is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of aquarium conditions.
• These fish are relatively peaceful and can coexist with other non-aggressive species in the same tank.
• Tomini Bristletooth Tangs have an interesting behavior called "cleaning," where they pick parasites and dead skin off other fish in the tank.
• This species is also known to be intelligent and can recognize its owner over time.