Ocean Surgeonfish

Herbivore: algae, nori and herbivore pellets. Offer algae or nori daily and supplement with herbivore pellets. Add a small meaty feeding a few times a week.

Temperature 75–80°F, salinity 1.023–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–12 dKH, nitrate under 20 ppm. Minimum tank: 125+ gal. Acclimate slowly and quarantine before adding to a display tank.

Reef safe. May be aggressive toward other tangs.

Adults reach up to 15 in. Size at sale depends on the option selected.

All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.