{"id":19893,"date":"2025-12-22T19:18:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/?page_id=19893"},"modified":"2025-12-22T19:23:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:53:42","slug":"sohal-surgeonfish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/en\/sohal-surgeonfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Sohal Surgeonfish"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sohal Surgeonfish Care Guide | Diet, Behavior & Tank Requirements<\/h1>

Acanthurus sohal is a stunning, highly territorial marine fish native to the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean. Known for its bold stripes and aggressive behavior, it’s a favorite among experienced saltwater aquarists.<\/p>

Natural Habitat<\/h2>
  • Native Range:<\/strong> Northwestern Indian Ocean \u2014 especially the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Persian Gulf<\/li>
  • Environment:<\/strong> Outer edges of fringing coral reefs exposed to wave action<\/li>
  • Depth Range:<\/strong> Typically found from 1 to 20 meters (3 to 66 feet)<\/li><\/ul>

    \u00a0Diet<\/h2>
    • Primary Diet:<\/strong> Herbivorous \u2014 feeds mainly on filamentous and macroalgae<\/li>
    • In Captivity:<\/strong> Requires a varied diet including:
      • Dried seaweed (nori)<\/li>
      • Spirulina-based flakes and pellets<\/li>
      • Occasional meaty foods like mysis shrimp for variety<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Feeding Frequency:<\/strong> 3\u20134 times daily to support high activity levels<\/li><\/ul>

        \u00a0Behavior and Temperament<\/h2>
        • Territorial:<\/strong> Extremely aggressive, especially toward other tangs or similar-shaped fish<\/li>
        • Best Kept:<\/strong> As a single specimen unless in a very large tank<\/li>
        • Activity:<\/strong> Active swimmer; needs ample space and strong water flow<\/li>
        • Defensive Adaptation:<\/strong> Possesses a sharp, scalpel-like spine at the base of the tail, used for defense<\/li><\/ul>

          Reproduction<\/h2>
          • Spawning:<\/strong> Oviparous; external fertilization in open water<\/li>
          • Captive Breeding:<\/strong> Rare and not commonly achieved in home aquariums<\/li><\/ul>

            Water Requirements for Sohal Surgeonfish<\/strong><\/h2>

            Parameter<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            Recommended Range<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Temperature<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            24\u201328\u202f\u00b0C (75\u201382\u202f\u00b0F)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Salinity (Specific Gravity)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            1.020\u20131.025<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            pH Level<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            8.1\u20138.4<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Ammonia (NH\u2083\/NH\u2084\u207a)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            0 ppm (toxic even in trace amounts)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Nitrite (NO\u2082\u207b)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

            0 ppm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Nitrate (NO\u2083\u207b)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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