Doubleband surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennenti)

Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) has developed to
live a life constantly searching for food at a steep reef slope, and
this should be kept in mind when you set up its home. Give them plenty
of room, at least 50 gallons for an adult. Doubleband surgeonfish
dislike changes so you need to keep their environment quite stable.
Organic levels should be kept as close to zero as possible and 25 ppm
is the upper limit for nitrate. pH should be buffered and kept in the
8.0 – 8.4 range. Acanthurus tennenti prefer temperatures from the seventies to the low eighties F. Provide them with vigorous water movement and aeration.



Food: Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) eats
phytoplankton, detritus, plants and algae. Serve tiny portions spread
over the whole day, put an algae stone in the aquarium or install an
automatic feeder an set it to maximum amount of servings.

Breeding: We can’t provide any information regarding the breeding of Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) in aquariums.

Species name: Acanthurus tennenti

Synonyms: Hepatus sohal, Acanthurus olivaceus, Acanthurus tennentii, Acanthurus tennenti, Acanthurus plagiatus, Acanthurus bicommatus

Common Names: Doubleband surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 31.0 cmb / 12.2 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean

Temperament: Relatively agressive

Company: Don’t keep Acanthurus tennenti (Doubleband surgeonfish) with similar species, groupers or lionfish.

Source :  Doubleband
surgeonfish (Acanthurus tennenti)