Calling all Tang experts!

auntkaren

auntkaren

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Surfing around doing research I found a tang that has peeked my interest. Does anyone know about the Ctenochaetus Rigofuscos? It was listed as a Lavendar Tang. It is also known as a brown Something tang and also a palani? Tang. It is a bristletooth tang but I haven't been able to find any forum postings from anyone who actually has one. How big do they get? I've seen that they are detrious eaters as well as voracious algae eaters. Would they eat hair algae maybe?
Who knows about this interesting tang? I think I want one!
 
bang guy

bang guy

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I have no knowledge of Ctenochaetus rigofuscos. I would guess care, etc. would be similar with all of the Bristletooth Tangs.
 
farnorth

farnorth

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My lfs has had two of them for the past month. She generally does a really good job keeping fish healthy, but these look HORRIBLE!! She has them in completely different tanks and they both look like they have??? something??? This probably does not help much, but thought I would give you the only info I had. They are very nice fish and I was considering one when she got them in. Maybe this is an isolated incident. :notsure:
 
auntkaren

auntkaren

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I'm not trying to argue with anyone's answers, honestly! I've looked up the Acanthrurs nigrofuscus (aka brown tang) but the one I'm asking about and unable to find basic info on is the Ctenochaetus Rigofuscos.
Can anyone direct me to the info? I've tried WWMedia and about 19 other sites and all I can find is it's scientific name and where it comes from. Where can I find info on what it eats, how big it gets, things like that? SWF Monitors surely you have sites YOU use for info. Please help!!!
 
dogstar

dogstar

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Post a pic of this fish '' Ctenochaetus Rigofuscos? It was listed as a Lavendar Tang. It is also known as a brown Something tang and also a palani? Tang.''
 
bang guy

bang guy

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Originally Posted by AuntKaren
it's Ctenochaetus Nigofuscos (That could be Nigofuscus) DUH!
Ahhhh OK, I should have figured that out.
For their size, they are suprisingly territorial. Meaning, for a large tang they don't really need the typical swimming space because they're not open water swimmers.
This makes them quite different from the other species. Theoretically they should be one of the hardier Tangs.
 
dogstar

dogstar

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Bang, Im still trying to figure out what fish this is....cant find the posted name in any of my resources....can you or someone please post a pic and final agreed scientific name.....thx
 
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vicegrip

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Originally Posted by AuntKaren
it's Ctenochaetus Nigofuscos (That could be Nigofuscus) DUH!
She was one letter off.
 
dogstar

dogstar

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Originally Posted by AuntKaren
I'm not trying to argue with anyone's answers, honestly! I've looked up the Acanthrurs nigrofuscus (aka brown tang) but the one I'm asking about and unable to find basic info on is the Ctenochaetus Rigofuscos .
Also off by a complete '' genus '' if its the fish that I already and now Bang is considering.....but she has rejected as the one.
Personally I think she has her scientific name wrong...I dont mean this to be disrepectfull because I know how complicated useing complete scientific names and spelling from sourses that may or may not have them correct can be and even useing common names can often cause even more confusion...
 
hatessushi

hatessushi

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Latin Name Ctenochaetus nigrofuscus
Common Name Lavender Tang
Also known as Palani Tang, Brown Tang,
Fast Facts: This species is brownish- lavender overall with orange spots on its head and "chest" and fine bluish gray lines on the sides of the body. Although not chromatically spectacular, the Lavender Tang is a hardy and functional aquarium inhabitant. It, like its striped cousin the Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus), is among the more peaceful tangs, and should not be housed with more aggressive species. For example, it should be the first surgeonfish introduced if you are keeping more then one per tank. In the wild, it is usually found over hard substrates, from which it grazes on red and green filamentous algae. Great for controlling algae in reef aquariums. Most specimens are in the 2"-3" range.
Sizes Small/Around 2"
Medium/Around 3"
Diet and Feeding; Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Great for a reef tank. This species can help control undesirable hair algae growth.
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
{Image removed - please do not post images from other sites}
 
dogstar

dogstar

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Yes, that site is the only one I found useing the posted scientific name used by AuntKaren....It may be the site that she saw it on....IDK
As I said, a source could have the name wrong.....as that site does. That site, I have found often has misinformation and is a seller, not really a reliable research site IMO.
That fish is the Acanthurus nigrofuscus .
It is found on every reef in the world except those neer the Americas. The ones found in Hawaii have the most strikeing colors but it has many different color morphs depending on location and age and many can be quite drab looking as the one posted by Bang, same fish. Thats why science gives it their common name of Brown Surgeonfish....Most are basically that, brown.
I would agree with most of the information given and is reasonalbly peacefull and hardy as far as the genus Acanthurus goes....it grows to around 8 to 9 inches...
 
auntkaren

auntkaren

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Dogstar and BangGuy got it right. I DID have the wrong scientific name and DID misspell what I was looking for. I did get my info at the site on HatesSushi's pic AND info but didn't post the pic and info because I was afraid this site wouldn't allow it. Acanthurus nigrofuscus is what I was looking at and HatesSushi posted the exact picture from the exact site. Y'all are GOOD!
We want to put it into our 180G Reef tank and a tang will be the last fish we will introduce to the system. At this point all the other fish are less than 4" with the exception of our lively Longnose Butterfly. The tank has only been habitable (after the LR curing etc... for about 3 months.
There are only 7 fish in the tank: 3 PJ Cardinals, 1 bluegreen chromis, the Longnose Butterfly, 2 Oscillaris clowns. So a peaceful tang is desirable. As the tank matures we will add a goby and pistol shrimp, a blenny or jawfish and the appropriate tang.
Suggestions and/or comments are most welcome! Your help has been truly appreciated on this. Thanks so much!
 
bang guy

bang guy

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I'd suggest slowing down for a while. I typically only add 1 fish every 3 months. Nothing wrong with getting that Tang, just let the tank mature for a while.
 
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