{"product_id":"yellow-eye-bristletooth-surgeonfish","title":"Yellow Eye Bristletooth Surgeonfish","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Eye Bristletooth Surgeonfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an active, reef-safe tang with a bright yellow ring around each eye. It spends much of the day picking over rockwork, using its fine, brush-like teeth to graze on film algae and organic material. Its grazing habit adds movement to a reef display and can help keep film algae in check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis surgeonfish suits an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablished saltwater aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and mature live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Leave open stretches between rock structures so it can move easily from one grazing spot to the next, and provide caves or crevices where it can retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick care guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be territorial towards other tangs, especially similarly shaped bristletooths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally grazes on film algae and biofilm. Supplement with marine seaweed, spirulina-based foods and quality marine pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A spacious, established marine aquarium with open swimming lanes, mature live rock and sheltered areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re choosing a tang for a mature reef, the Yellow Eye Bristletooth is a great option for its day-to-day grazing behaviour. Offer marine nori on a feeding clip and rotate it with other algae-based foods. If you already keep a tang, check compatibility before adding another, particularly if your current fish is also a bristletooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Yellow Eye Bristletooth Surgeonfish reef safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it is generally considered reef safe and spends most of its grazing time picking at rockwork and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of algae does it eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt mainly grazes on soft film algae and biofilm. Its grazing can help keep these films in check, and it still needs regular supplemental feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I keep it with other tangs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can work in a spacious aquarium with a carefully chosen mix. Similarly shaped tangs are more likely to compete for territory and grazing space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it suitable for a newly cycled marine aquarium?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn established tank is a better fit. Mature rockwork gives it more natural surfaces to graze throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943070564429,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/YellowEyeBristletoothSurgeonfish.webp?v=1794390068","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/yellow-eye-bristletooth-surgeonfish","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}