Common Name: Lined Surgeonfish, Clown Surgeonfish Scientific Name: Acanthurus Lineatus
 
Maximum Size: 15 in. Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also
Temperament: This fish is the most aggressive of the acanthurusfamily and will not tolerate any other members of the same family. Caution should be taken with other tangs and this fish should always be the last added.  
Other Notes: The clown tang is a beautiful fish, but it should be noted before buying that they get huge and will fun the tank in short order. They are also one of the harder tangs to get adapted to captivity.
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