Kole Yellow Eye Tang - Ctenochaetus strigosus
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The Kole Yellow Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) is an active and colorful saltwater fish, featuring a dark brown body with bright yellow eyes and fins. This peaceful tang is an excellent addition to reef aquariums, providing natural algae control while adding dynamic movement.
Common Name: Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus strigosus
Family: Acanthuridae
Size: Up to 8 inches (20 cm)
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Reef Safe: Yes
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii and other central Pacific islands, inhabiting shallow reef flats and lagoons with abundant algal growth.
Tank Size: Minimum of 75 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate/Decor: Provide live rock and open swimming areas; ensure plenty of grazing surfaces for natural algae feeding.
• Behavior: Peaceful and active swimmer; may establish a small territory in the tank.
• Diet: Herbivorous—feeds on algae, detritus, and supplemental herbivore diets or seaweed sheets.
• Tankmates: Compatible with other peaceful reef fish; avoid aggressive or highly territorial species.
• Reef Notes: Reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates.