Jewel TangAcanthurus Guttatus Care: Beginner Diet: Algivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Jewel Tang Widespread Indo West Pacific, but mainly occurs in oceanic locations. Usually found schooling in shallow depths over reef flats that are subject to surge or currents. A deep bodied species that is easily identified by colour. The numerous white spots are thought to serve as camouflage when swimming near breaking waves where surface waters

being almost black with white and blue curving lines

crisp white breast and bright yellow dorsal fin

With its peaceful nature and striking appearance

Very hungry individuals may occasionally graze close to coral bases or irritate delicate corals while feeding

Temperament:Semi-territorial

crustaceans and other reef-surface foods

it can become bold and very visible

It is generally considered safe with corals

Threadfin Butterfly

preferring sandy or muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters where they hunt for invertebrates and small fish

silty inner reefs and muddy reef margins

Lubbock’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lubbocki)