Yellow Eye Spotted Tang

About this fish

Yellow Eye Spotted Tang is a special order marine fish commonly associated with the scientific name Ctenochaetus strigosus. In practice, it’s chosen for its active grazing behavior on live rock and algae films, helping keep surfaces cleaner while adding a hardy, reef-safe presence to a well-established saltwater aquarium.

Features:

• Bristletooth-style tang that naturally forages across live rock for food sources
• Good option for aquariums that maintain regular algae growth and provide ample rockwork to graze
• Typically an active swimmer that benefits from open swimming space as well as sheltered areas
• Generally considered more reef-friendly than some algae-eating fish, making it a common choice for mixed reef tanks
• Best introduced to an established system where stable water conditions and established food sources are present
• May show territorial behavior toward other tangs/bristletooth tangs, so planning for tank mates matters

Specifications:

• Scientific name (if provided/recognized): Ctenochaetus strigosus
• Group / type: Marine herbivorous bristletooth tang
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate (needs stable saltwater conditions and consistent feeding)
• Diet: Algae/plant-based foods and grazing opportunities; will typically also accept herbivore-prepared foods designed for tangs
• Temperament (general guidance): Active; may be territorial with similar tangs
• Temperature (general reef range): About 24–27°C
• Salinity (general marine reef range): About 1.020–1.026 SG
• pH (general reef range): About 8.1–8.4