Convict Tang - Acanthurus triostegus Basslets striatus has numerous small red

striatus has numerous small red spots

Common Name:Longspine Cardinalfish

A carefully managed quarantine period is strongly recommended before introduction to the display aquarium

Captive-bred specimens are available and are generally a strong choice where offered

diatoms and unicellular algae from hard surfaces rather than consuming long strands of coarse algae

Convict Tang - Acanthurus triostegus Basslets striatus has numerous small redConvict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus) The Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus) is a distinctive marine surgeonfish named for the bold black vertical bars crossing its pale silver grey body. Also known as the Convict Surgeonfish or Manini, it is widely distributed across tropical Indo Pacific reef habitats, where large groups graze continuously over algae covered rock and shallow reef flats. It is generally less territorial than many other Acanthurus