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Acanthurus nigrofuscus
Common name: Brown Surgeonfish. This fish has a gray oval-shaped body, with orange spots on its head. It has a morphology common to the Acanthuridae with an erectable spine that deploys to attack or defend. It is robust after acclimatization if you feed it well with algae supplements, it is lively and rarely hides.
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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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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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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
- Very territorial
- Food
- Vegetarian
- Reef compatibility
- Recommended
- 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 nigrofuscus: the Brown Surgeonfish, Discreet but Essential
The Acanthurus nigrofuscus, often called the brown surgeonfish, is a modest, efficient species highly valued for its role as a natural algae regulator in marine aquariums. Native to the coral reefs of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, it is widespread in shallow areas where it actively grazes on algae throughout the day.
This fish exhibits the classic morphology of the Acanthuridae family: an oval and flattened body, fluid and fast swimming, and an erectile caudal spine used for defense or establishing territory. Its uniform brown coloration with occasional subtle purple or bluish tints gives it a discreet appearance that contrasts with its great utility in the tank.
An Active and Peaceful Behavior
The Acanthurus nigrofuscus is known for its calm temperament. It is an active but rarely aggressive fish that integrates very well into community aquariums, including with other non-territorial surgeonfish or those of equivalent size.
It spends most of its time grazing on microalgae on live rocks, the decor, or the walls, making it a valuable ally for the biological balance of a reef aquarium. It almost never hides and remains always visible, allowing for pleasant daily observation.
Maintenance and Living Conditions
This fish is robust after acclimation and suitable for aquarists of all levels, provided its basic needs are met. It is recommended to keep it in an aquarium of at least 400 to 500 liters, well-oxygenated, with moderate water circulation and surfaces for grazing.
The ideal environment includes areas for free swimming and a well-developed rocky decor. It is advisable to avoid cohabitation with other Acanthurus of similar shape or behavior in medium-sized tanks.
A Mostly Plant-Based Diet
The Acanthurus nigrofuscus is a strict herbivore and its diet should be predominantly plant-based. It eagerly consumes nori algae, vegetable pellets, spirulina, as well as the natural microalgae present in the tank.
Occasionally, it can be offered supplements of brine shrimp or mysis, but these should remain secondary. A good plant-based diet ensures its health, longevity, and active behavior.
A Wise Choice for a Healthy Reef Tank
The Acanthurus nigrofuscus is an excellent maintenance fish for reef aquariums. Discreet, robust, peaceful, and useful, it perfectly complements a balanced population while playing an active role in controlling unwanted algae.
For aquarists looking to combine functionality and stable behavior, the brown surgeonfish is a species to prioritize in any appropriately sized marine aquarium.
Common name: Brown Surgeonfish. This fish has a gray oval-shaped body, with orange spots on its head. It has a morphology common to the Acanthuridae with an erectable spine that deploys to attack or defend. It is robust after acclimatization if you feed it well with algae supplements, it is lively and rarely hides.
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