Goldrim Tang
Although it is one of the smallest surgeonfish it is recommended for intermediate and advanced marine fish keepers.
Goldrim tang. The gold rimmed tang is also one of the surgeonfish often referred to as a powder brown tang the other being its very similar looking relative the white faced surgeonfish acanthurus japonicus. The white cheek tang is such a beautiful fish with some very unique details on her. The gold rim tang is also commonly known as the whitecheek surgeonfish and powder gray surgeonfish.
The golden rim tang is also commonly known as the whitecheek surgeonfish goldenrim surgeonfish and powder gray surgeonfish. Usually occurs in small to large aggregations. The gold rim tang is one of the most aggressive surgeonfish and therefore should be kept separate from other tangs.
The golden rim tang or whitecheek surgeonfish is sensitive to water variations and can be susceptible to. She is a great reef fish to have because she will keep your tank algae fr. Goldrim tang acanthurus nigricans size share on facebook tweet on twitter pin on pinterest.
Northern west pacific southern japan philippines and bonin indonesia. 180 gallons captive care. Very similar to acanthurus nigricans in behaviour and looks a japonicus is best distinguished from a nigricans by the large white area below the eye and the lack of the yellow sub marginal band in the caudal fin.
