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Acanthurus nigricans/glaucopareius 7-9 cm
Common name: White-cheeked Surgeonfish or Yellow-marked Surgeonfish. This fish has an oval-shaped dark gray body that varies depending on its health, with the common morphology of the Acanthuridae family, featuring an erectile spine that deploys to attack or defend. The dorsal fin has a yellow base, as does the caudal fin, while the rest is a beautiful white/blue color.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| See all delivery fees | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
Delivery fees for other zones:
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Food
- Vegetarian
- Reef compatibility
- Compatible
- Recommended number
- A topic
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 20 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Acanthurus nigricans: A Refined Surgeonfish with Elegant Contrasts
The Acanthurus nigricans, sometimes referred to by its scientific name Acanthurus glaucopareius, is a marine surgeonfish native to the reefs of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This specimen is appreciated for its slender black silhouette with petroleum blue highlights, accentuated by a white band along the snout and a bright yellow-ringed tail.
Its combination of sharp colors and distinct lines gives it a sober yet elegant appearance, making it a refined ornamental fish in well-balanced marine aquariums. It is often confused with Acanthurus japonicus but can be distinguished by the absence of a white spot on its sides.
An Active but Sensitive Behavior
The nigricans surgeonfish is an energetic and lively fish that needs space to fully express itself. It is relatively peaceful towards other species but can be territorial towards its own kind or similarly sized fish, especially if space is limited.
This fish is very sensitive to stress, water quality, and opportunistic diseases like white spot disease. Good oxygenation, moderate water flow, and stable parameters are essential to ensure its success in captivity.
Reef Aquarium Maintenance Conditions
The Acanthurus nigricans requires a marine aquarium with a volume of over 600 liters, with a structured layout featuring open areas for free swimming and live rock for grazing. It is preferable to introduce it into a mature tank populated with peaceful companions.
Its liveliness and curiosity make it a visible and active fish during the day, but its sensitivity requires the attention of an experienced aquarist to avoid stress-related issues or nutritional deficiencies.
Essential Plant-Based Diet
This herbivorous surgeonfish needs a diet very rich in plant matter. It will enjoy nori algae, spirulina-based vegetable pellets, as well as flakes for surgeonfish. It is crucial to provide these feeds several times a day to support its high metabolism.
Supplementary feeds such as artemia, krill, or mysis can be added sparingly. A deficiency in plant fibers can promote the onset of digestive diseases or a loss of vitality.
An Exceptional Fish for Experienced Enthusiasts
The nigricans surgeonfish or Acanthurus glaucopareius is a delicate yet spectacular fish. Its fast swimming, deep black color, and contrasting edges make it an elegant and active inhabitant to integrate into a stable, well-oxygenated, large-volume reef aquarium.
For experienced aquarists seeking a rare, aesthetically refined fish that helps control algae, the Acanthurus nigricans represents an excellent choice, provided it is given demanding yet rewarding care.
Reviews (2) - Review moderation
Magnifique
Tres beau poisson mange des son arriver et de tres belle taille Merci recif athome
By rémi a. the 04/08/2015
Superbe
Superbe, il nageait avec les autres chirurgiens dès son acclimatation :)
By John D. the 06/06/2012
Common name: White-cheeked Surgeonfish or Yellow-marked Surgeonfish. This fish has an oval-shaped dark gray body that varies depending on its health, with the common morphology of the Acanthuridae family, featuring an erectile spine that deploys to attack or defend. The dorsal fin has a yellow base, as does the caudal fin, while the rest is a beautiful white/blue color.
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