Saltwater
Chronixis surgeonfish
Acanthurus chronixis
Acanthuridae, Acanthurinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 28 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 527 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
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More about the species
Description
Found over sand and coral bottoms of clear channels. Juveniles probably occur on reef flats. Rare and not commercial (J.E. Randall, pers. comm.).
Other names
In other languages
- Chronixis kirurgfisk
- Kapingamarangi Surgeonfish, Mimic surgeonfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.