Species Profile
Kole Tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Also known as: Yellow-Eye Tang, Goldring Bristletooth
Tangssemi-aggressive
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
70 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Marine algae sheets, herbivore pellets — constant grazer
Notes
Bristletooth tang with a unique comb-like mouth that scrapes film algae and detritus from rock. The most popular small tang for reef tanks — does the job of a clean-up crew. Tolerates smaller tanks than Zebrasoma tangs.
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