aka Convict Surgeonfish

Acanthurus triostegus

The Convict Tang is also known as the Convict Surgeonfish, has a stunning white to silver body highlighted by six vertical black bars. This is where the fish gets its name. It should not be included in a tank with other Tangs. However, it can live peacefully with other Convict Tangs if all are introduced to the tank at the same time.

COMMON NAME:		Convict Tang
SCIENTIFIC NAME:		Acanthurus triostegus
SIZE AVAILABLE:		~2 inches
MINIMUM TANK SIZE:		100 gallons
FOOD/DIET:		Herbivore
CARE LEVEL:		Moderate
REEF SAFE:		Yes
AVAILABILITY:		Most always available - 99%