What size tank does a White-Tail Bristletooth Tang need?

A White-Tail Bristletooth Tang needs a minimum tank size of 75 gallons. A 100-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with White-Tail Bristletooth Tang?

Compatible tank mates for White-Tail Bristletooth Tang include: . Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

White-Tail Bristletooth Tang

Q: Is White-Tail Bristletooth Tang easy to care for?

White-Tail Bristletooth Tang has a moderate care level. Excellent detritus grazer. One of the smaller and more peaceful tangs, making it suitable for moderately sized reef tanks.

Ctenochaetus flavicauda

Also known as: Whitetail Tang

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🌿 Herbivore Reef Safe

Dark brown body with fine horizontal lines and a distinctive white tail. One of the smaller bristletooth tangs available.

Tank Size

75 gal

minimum (100+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F

23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

15.2 cm

Lifespan

10+ years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

All

preferred zone

Care Notes

Excellent detritus grazer. One of the smaller and more peaceful tangs, making it suitable for moderately sized reef tanks.

Feeding

Nori seaweed, marine algae, spirulina, and pellets.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Catalina Goby 2.5" Volitan Lionfish 15"

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