How difficult is it to keep Tomini surgeonfish?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Tomini surgeonfish?

The ideal temperature for Tomini surgeonfish is 24〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Tomini surgeonfish get?

Tomini surgeonfish typically reaches Up to 16 cm SL (FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Tomini surgeonfish?

Tomini surgeonfish feeds on: Mainly herbivorous (algal film, algae-based prepared foods). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Tomini surgeonfish?

The price of Tomini surgeonfish varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Tomini surgeonfish

Beginner

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

A small bristletooth from the western central Pacific, yellowish-brown with a white tail and broad yellow margins at the rear of the dorsal and anal fins. It grazes algae and the microfauna among them.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

24〜27℃

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 16 cm SL (FishBase)

Diet

Mainly herbivorous (algal film, algae-based prepared foods)

About

Ctenochaetus tominiensis, the Tomini surgeonfish or orangetip bristletooth, was described in 1955 from the Gulf of Tomini, Sulawesi. It occurs in the western central Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomons, Vanuatu, Fiji and the northern Great Barrier Reef (FishBase, Wikipedia), reaching 16 cm SL. It is yellowish-brown with a white tail and broad yellow margins to the dorsal and anal fins, whose angular rear tips are unique in the genus. The tail is forked in juveniles and lunate in adults. It lives singly or in small groups on steep, coral-rich drop-offs, feeding on algae and the microfauna among them. A congener of the Kole and chevron tangs, it is sold by Japanese marine specialist shops as a small, aquarium-friendly tang.

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