Chocolate surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus)

Acanthurus pyroferus (Chocolate surgeonfish) natural habitad has
reefs or rocky bottoms, and they often live on steep slopes. This
shoud be considered when you set up the aquarium. Chocolate
surgeonfish need a lot of space to feel good, at least 50 gallons per
adult individual. Water movement and aeration should be strong. They
don’t react well to change and you should strive to keep the social,
chemical and physical conditions stable. Ph should be buffered and
kept in the 8.0 – 8.4 range. Low or zero organic levels and never more
than 25 ppm nitrate are necessary. Temperature should be in the
seventies to low eighties F.



Food: Acanthurus pyroferus (Chocolate surgeonfish) feed
on algae and plants. Feed the fish small servings spread out over the
whole day. An automatic feeder or algae stones can make it easier for
you.

Breeding: We have no information about breeding Acanthurus pyroferus (Chocolate surgeonfish) in aquariums.

Species name: Acanthurus pyroferus

Synonyms:

Hepatus leucosternon, Acanthurus leucosternon, Acanthurus pyroferus,
Hepatus pyriferus, Hepatus pyroferus, Acanthurus armiger, Rhombotides
celebicus, Hepatus celebicus, Acanthurus celebicus, Acanthurus fuscus,
Acanthurus leucocheilos, Acanthurus tristis

Common Names:

Chocolate surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), SubFamily: Acanthurinae

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 25.0 cm / 9.8 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Northwest, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Acanthurus pyroferus (Chocolate surgeonfish) is
best kept togheter with other fishes sharing the same temperament and
the same demands. Avoid keeping it with other fish of the same
species, or lionfish and groupers.

Source :   Chocolate
surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus)