{"product_id":"fowleri","title":"Fowleri Tang (Acanthurus Fowleri)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFowleri Tang (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eAcanthurus fowleri\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFowleri Tang\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eHorseshoe Surgeonfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is a premier \"collector’s tang\" from the Western Pacific. It is highly prized for its subtle, regal beauty and its impressive adult size. While it lacks the neon flash of some other surgeonfish, it is widely considered one of the most sophisticated-looking members of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"331\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e genus, featuring a \"horseshoe\" marking that makes it instantly recognizable to enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Fowleri Tang, Horseshoe Surgeonfish, Fowler's Surgeonfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eAcanthurus fowleri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Western Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Australia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–45 cm (approx. 16–18 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–15+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e; can be territorial once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/b\u003e – Requires a diet rich in marine algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to Advanced (due to size and sensitivity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Fowleri Tang is a masterclass in intricate detailing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Horseshoe\":\u003c\/b\u003e Its namesake feature is a distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003edark, horseshoe-shaped mark\u003c\/b\u003e located just behind the eye\/operculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e The body is a brownish-grey to steel-blue, covered in incredibly fine, horizontal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eblue and yellow wavy lines\u003c\/b\u003e that create a \"velvet\" texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003elyre-shaped tail\u003c\/b\u003e (caudally elongated) that is often outlined in white or light blue, with a vibrant yellow or orange patch at the base of the caudal spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFins:\u003c\/b\u003e The dorsal and anal fins often display beautiful blue trimming and subtle orange highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerritorial Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many large \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e species, the Fowleri can be quite assertive. It is best to make it one of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003elast additions\u003c\/b\u003e to a tank to prevent it from bullying new arrivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are excellent for keeping live rock clean of film algae and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActive Swimmer:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \"open water\" cruisers. They require a massive amount of horizontal swimming space and high water turnover to mimic the reef slopes they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003esimilarly sized, robust fish\u003c\/b\u003e. It gets along well with large Angelfish, Triggers, and large Wrasses. Avoid keeping it with other tangs of the same genus (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e) unless the tank is very large (1,000L+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a large, active fish. A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e680L (180 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is required for a juvenile, while a full-grown adult will need \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003e950L–1,150L (250–300+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e They require \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003estrong water movement\u003c\/b\u003e. High-flow powerheads or wavemakers are necessary to provide the oxygen-rich environment they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of live rock with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003elarge swim-throughs and caves\u003c\/b\u003e. They need to be able to duck into a safe spot but spend most of their time in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they eat a lot and are large-bodied, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003ehigh-capacity protein skimmer\u003c\/b\u003e is essential to maintain low nitrate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eTo maintain their color and health, they need a constant supply of greens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003edried seaweed (Nori)\u003c\/b\u003e on a clip at least 3-4 times a week. They prefer green and purple varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplemental:\u003c\/b\u003e Offer high-quality herbivore pellets, flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp for added protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVitamins:\u003c\/b\u003e Soaking food in a vitamin supplement (like Selcon) is highly recommended to prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Fowleri Tang?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Fowleri Tang is for the hobbyist who wants a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003etrue \"trophy\" fish\u003c\/b\u003e that isn't commonly seen in every local fish store. Its sophisticated markings and graceful, powerful swimming make it a standout centerpiece for a large-scale reef or FOWLR system. If you have the space and a high-flow setup, the Fowleri is a hardy and rewarding \"gentle giant\" that will grow with your aquarium for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45819289927914,"sku":"18819","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Fowleri-Tang.jpg?v=1769596834","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/fowleri","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}