Acanthurus auranticavus

Acanthurus auranticavus

Maintenance :

Easy

Compatibilité aquarium récifal :

Green

Taille adulte moyenne :

40 cm / 15.7 inch

Taille minimale de l’aquarium :

>1000 litres

Relations intraspécifiques :

Solitary
Lives in a shoal of many individuals

Relations interspécifiques, ne pas maintenir en présence de :

Acanthurus auranticavus does not like to be with other Acabthurus tangs.

Dimorphisme sexuel :

No

Zone de vie dans l’aquarium :

Full water

Mise en garde :

Slicing scalpels present at the base of the back fin

Conseils de nos experts :

Like most surgeons, acclimatization of Acanthurus auranticavus is delicate at first glance, because this family is extremely sensitive to attacks of parasites type cryptocaryon ("white dots") and it is therefore advisable to avoid any stress in fish so as not to weaken it. Equally usually for this family, once acclimatized to its new environment, Acanthurus Auranticavus will no doubt become the king of the bac, a little tyrannical with the others, because he has a very assertive character. The other Acanthurus sp. Right to suffer from its domination, especially since its adult size is very imposing and makes it an "opponent" of great power.

The minimal volume of the aquarium will be at least 2,500 liters, with the largest possible length: in addition to its large size, it is an excellent swimmer who appreciates speed tips; This recommended volume will undoubtedly still be very limited for him ...

This fish has the very sensitive integument, it is necessary to be careful with mycoses and the erosion of the fins and the side line. Watch out for the quality of the aquarium water, be sure to process bacterial attacks from their first signs and if you use active coal, use only a premium range specific to the marine aquariophilia (dust from The erosion of poor quality coals are recognized for their deleterious action, especially in the damage to the side line).

Remember that this fish is, like all the other fish-surgical fish, a herbivore, even if in captivity it accepts all kinds of meat food with appetite. The surgeons are big eaters because, very dynamic, they spend a lot, and they also have a relatively thick "template" to maintain. This big appetite makes them little eyebrow on the nature of the food source available, although their digestive system in the long run.
To keep this fish healthy and guarantee its longevity, it is necessary to offer it plant foods every day, in the form of fresh or lyophilized algae, or granules for herbivorous fish.

The amount of food available also conditions his "good humor": if he has to fight to eat his hunger, relationships with other aquarium fish will be felt.

Its life expectancy is at least thirty years (a "minimum" figure proven in captive observation), if it is properly nourished and hosted in an adequate space with appropriate roommates.

Paramètre physico chimique de l’eau :

Temperature 24-27 ° C, salinity 1.022-1.024, pH 8.0-8.4, KH 6-10, mg 1200-1400, CA 400-480, No3> 10, PO4> 0.05