{"product_id":"yellow-eye-bristletooth-tang","title":"Yellow Eye Bristletooth Tang | Ctenochaetus strigosus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Eye Bristletooth Tang, better known as the Kole Tang, is one of the most useful and hardy tangs in the hobby. Its warm brown body, fine iridescent lines and bright yellow eye-ring make it attractive, while its constant grazing keeps film algae and detritus in check. Reaching around 18 cm, it is a well-behaved, practical choice for medium to large reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCtenochaetus strigosus is found in the central Pacific, particularly around Hawaii, on reef flats and slopes where it uses fine, comb-like teeth to sweep algae, diatoms and detritus from the rock. This grazing habit makes it a valuable clean-up member of a reef tank. It does best in a mature system with plenty of live rock, open swimming room and good flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is chocolate to olive-brown, covered in fine horizontal lines and often blue-green flecks, with a distinctive yellow ring around the eye. Juveniles may show more yellow overall. As with all surgeonfish, a scalpel-like spine sits at the tail base. Healthy specimens are full-bodied, alert and graze constantly, without pinched bellies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful towards most tank mates but territorial towards other bristletooth and similar tangs, particularly in smaller tanks. It is generally one of the more easygoing tangs. Keep only one bristletooth unless the system is large, and add it to an established aquarium with grazing surfaces available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a grazing herbivore and detritivore. Offer dried marine algae (nori) on a clip and algae-based foods, and it will also harvest natural film algae from the rockwork. Occasional meaty foods such as mysis are accepted. A steady supply of vegetable matter keeps it healthy and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of 280 L, with larger preferred for swimming room and stability. Maintain temperature at 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Provide good flow, mature live rock and stable water quality. As with all tangs, stable conditions and good nutrition help guard against marine ich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding does not occur in the home aquarium. Surgeonfish are broadcast spawners with pelagic larvae requiring open-ocean conditions beyond home-aquarium capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCtenochaetus strigosus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Eye Bristletooth Tang (Kole Tang)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Pacific, particularly Hawaii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; territorial to similar tangs\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\u003e280 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore\/detritivore; algae, nori and film algae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large reef systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\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, dwarf and larger angels, rabbitfish, gobies and other peaceful to robust reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other bristletooth or similar-looking tangs in small tanks, and with very aggressive fish that may harass it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55234119172387,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234119205155,"sku":"AA3338","price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55234119237923,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Yellow_Eye_Bristletooth_Ctenochaetus_strigosus_4a443c7a-03f6-4406-b78a-7a76740fac7e.png?v=1781681545","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/yellow-eye-bristletooth-tang","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}