{"product_id":"eible-mimic-tang","title":"Eibli Mimic Tang | Acanthurus pyroferus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eibli Mimic Tang is a clever surgeonfish famous for its disguise: as a juvenile it mimics the Eibl's dwarf angelfish almost perfectly, then transforms into a sleek chocolate-brown adult. Reaching around 25 cm, it is one of the more manageable tangs and a hardy, characterful choice for a medium to large reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound across Indo-Pacific reefs, this surgeonfish grazes over reef flats and slopes for algae and detritus. Its juvenile angelfish mimicry is thought to give it protection and access to grazing areas guarded by dwarf angels. It appreciates open swimming space and plenty of grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuveniles are golden-yellow (mimicking Centropyge eibli and related dwarf angels), changing as they mature to a chocolate-brown, grey or dark body, often with orange and pale highlights around the head and gills. A tail-base scalpel is used in defence. Colour and pattern shift markedly with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful for a tang, though it can be assertive toward new tangs or its own kind. Best kept as the only mimic or surgeonfish in a medium tank, or with other tangs only in a large system. Mixes well with most peaceful to semi-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a herbivore. Offer dried nori, marine algae, spirulina and quality herbivore preparations, with occasional meaty foods for variety. Frequent grazing keeps it healthy and helps prevent coral nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 300 litres, with 450 litres or more recommended for an adult. Maintain temperature 24–26 °C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity 1.020–1.026. Give it open swimming room, good oxygen-rich flow and grazing surfaces. Hardy and adaptable once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgeonfish spawn pelagic eggs in open water and are not bred in home aquariums. The realistic goal is a healthy, well-fed grazer with good colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcanthurus pyroferus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEibli Mimic Tang (Chocolate Surgeonfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 years with excellent care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore - nori, marine algae, spirulina and prepared greens, with some meaty foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026 specific gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large reef and FOWLR aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe with caution - may nip LPS corals if not kept well fed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include clownfish, wrasses, angelfish, rabbitfish, and most peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other tangs or surgeonfish in smaller tanks, dwarf angels of the type it mimics in tight quarters, and very aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234150596899,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234150629667,"sku":"BA9251","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55234150662435,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-25cm)","offer_id":55351952212259,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Eible_Mimic_Tang_Acanthurus_tristis_ff856b8f-52be-4d2f-8771-5b813481521c.jpg?v=1781681467","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/eible-mimic-tang","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}