Achilles Tang

Acanthurus achilles is a tropical fish with the common names Achilles Tang and Achilles surgeonfish.

Appearance
They are a medium surgeonfish reaching a maximum of 10in/25 cm at adulthood. Acanthurus achilles are black with striking orange and white lining along the fish's fins and tail. When the fish matures, a prominent orange drop shape develops on the caudal area terminating into a sharp spine.

Diet
The Achilles Tang is herbivorous, eating mostly benthic alae. They will also accept frozen and meaty foods such as brine shrimp and mysis shrimp in captivity. As with all Surgeonfish, algae or similar vegetable matter should be included in their dietary intake to moderate aggression and regulate metabolic functions.

Range
It is found in various reefs of Oceania, up to the islands of Hawaii and Pitcairn. The fish is also, although less commonly, found in the Mariana Islands and even some reefs in southern Mexico and Guatemala.

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