Tomini Tang Information - ReefSome Fish Index

Tomini Tang

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

Other Names: Bristletooth Tang

Origin: Fiji, Indonesia

Whether or not a fish is "Reef Safe" simply refers to the fish's likelihood of eating corals clams, or invertebrates. If you're not keeping any of those than having a fish that is not reef safe might be perfectly fine for you! For those that do however should watch out, any fish marked as not being reef safe might end up eating all your corals.

Jumper: No.

A fish referred to as a "jumper" is one which might take large leaps out of the surface of your water on occasion. In order to house a fish known for jumping you need to ensure that your tank is completely covered or else your fish might go "carpet surfing" and be out of luck.

Max Size: 6"

Reccomended Tank Size: 75 gallons.

Temperature range: 72-82F

Description:
The Tomini Tang is grey/brown in coloration with a white tail fin and orange dorsal and anal fins. It has a small barb on at the base of it's tail fin used for swiping other fish.

Diet:
The Tomini Tang is a bristle tooth tang and prefers to scrape algae off hard surfaces. It will accept prepared foods and sheets of algae with little effort though.

Temperament:
The Tomini Tang can be aggressive towards other new fish, though in general it is fairly peaceful. It should not be mixed with other fish in it's genus unless it's sufficiently large enough aquariums.

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Tomini Tang

Ctenochaetus tominiensis