Sohal surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal)

Acanthurus sohal (Sohal surgeonfish) is adapted to a life at a
coral reef or a rocky bottom, usually living along steep slopes. Keep
this in mind when you decorate the aquarium. Provide them with strong
water movement and vigourus aeration. No ammonia, no nitrate and no
more than 25 ppm of nitrate. An adult Sohal surgeonfish need at least
50 gallons of water. pH should be buffered and stay between 8.0 and
8.4. Temperatures should ideally be in the 70’s or the low 80’s F.



Food: Acanthurus sohal (Sohal surgeonfish) eat different
sorts of algae, particially Sargassum and fine filamentous green
algae. Feed frequently, preferably many small portions spread out over
the day. An algae rock or automatic feeder can make this more
manageable.

Breeding: We have no information regarding the breeding of Acanthurus sohal (Sohal surgeonfish) in aquariums.

Species Name: Acanthurus sohal

Synonyms: Chaetodon sohal, Acanthurus sohal, Aspisurus sohar,
Choetodon sohab, Chaetodon sohar, Acanthurus carinatus, Ctenodon
ruppelii

Common Names: Sohal surgeonfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 40.0 cm / 15.7 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western Indian Ocean

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Acanthurus sohal (Sohal surgeonfish) should not be kept with similar species, lionfishes and groupers.

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surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal)