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Chevron Tang
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Chevron Tang

Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis

The Chevron Tang, also known as the Hawaiian Bristletooth, Hawaiian Surgeonfish, or Black Surgeonfish, has an oval body shape with radiating, bold markings that change with maturity. As a juvenile, it is bright orange with violet markings on the body and fins. When mature, the bright markings turn a
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Compatibility at a Glance

✓Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
✓Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Chevron Tang is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

✓ Reef Compatible✓ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
150 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
herbivore
Safety:
✓Reef
✓Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility