{"product_id":"tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater","title":"Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis) | Live Saltwater Reef Fish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomini Tang (\u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus tominiensis\u003c\/em\u003e), also called the Flame Fin Tang or Bristletooth Tomini Tang, is one of the most peaceful and reef-safe tangs available — a perfect choice for hobbyists who want a hardworking algae grazer without the territorial aggression of larger Acanthurus tangs. Its tan-to-olive body, bright yellow dorsal and anal fin tips, and constant grazing behavior make it a beautiful and functional addition to established saltwater reef tanks. Care level is intermediate, mainly because it requires a mature tank with a steady supply of micro-algae and good water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Only — In-Store Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This fish is available for in-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics, \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville GA\u003c\/strong\u003e. We do not ship livestock. Please contact us before traveling to confirm availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more saltwater fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 gallons minimum — needs swimming room and grazing surface area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025 sg (specific gravity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — marine algae sheets (nori), spirulina-based pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and high-quality herbivore preparations. Feed multiple small meals per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — one of the most docile tangs in the trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — will not nip corals or invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6 inches (15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; height: 176.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTomini Tang (Flame Fin Bristletooth Tang)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCtenochaetus tominiensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAcanthuridae (Surgeonfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWild-caught: Indo-Pacific (Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Fiji)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e7–10+ years in captivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize at Purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSmall (approx. 1.5–2.5 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomini Tangs are reef-safe and one of the most peaceful tangs available, making them excellent community reef inhabitants. Like all tangs, only one tang per tank is recommended unless the tank is very large (180+ gallons) and additional tangs are added simultaneously and from different genera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, dwarf and pygmy angels, peaceful wrasses, firefish, anthias, peaceful damsels, and most reef invertebrates (shrimp, snails, hermit crabs, corals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other tangs (especially other Bristletooth or yellow-finned tangs), aggressive triggers, large angels that pick at corals, and any aggressive or predatory fish that could harass a slim, peaceful grazer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eMarine algae sheets \u0026amp; herbivore foods\u003c\/a\u003e — primary diet for daily grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eReef salt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — keep salinity stable during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eReef additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — alkalinity, calcium, and trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care \u0026amp; conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e — for stable parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e — monitor reef parameters regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Tomini Tang reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a bristletooth grazer it eats film algae, diatoms, and detritus from rock and sand surfaces. It will not pick at corals, clams, or invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily an herbivore that grazes constantly. Offer marine algae sheets (nori) clipped to the glass daily, plus spirulina pellets, frozen mysis, and quality herbivore preparations. Adequate algae and varied feeding are critical to long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get and what tank size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults reach about 6 inches. A 70-gallon tank is the practical minimum, with 90+ gallons recommended for long-term housing in a mature reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep it with another tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn most home aquariums, only one tang per tank is recommended. In tanks 180 gallons or larger, multiple tangs from different genera can sometimes coexist when added together — but Tomini Tangs are best kept as the only Bristletooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152142643419,"sku":"FTAFL200AA-2","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/TominiTang_0f839725-e6d9-413c-9397-1d3ef61c7c28.png?v=1777381101","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}