White Tail Yellow Eye Tang

A "white tail yellow eye tang", also known as a White Tail Bristletooth Tang, is a vibrant fish with a deep red body, orange spots on its head that transition into lines along its body, and a distinctive white tail, with a prominent yellow ring around its eyes; it is a herbivore with bristle-like teeth used to graze on algae in the reef, making it a popular choice for reef aquariums due to its algae-eating capabilities and peaceful temperament. 

Key features:

• Coloration: Primarily a deep red body with orange spots on the head that become horizontal lines along the body, contrasting with a stark white tail. 
• Eyes: Distinctive yellow ring around the eyes. 
• Teeth: Bristle-like teeth, allowing it to effectively graze on algae. 
• Diet: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and seaweed. 
• Temperament: Peaceful, generally considered reef safe. 
• Scientific Name: Ctenochaetus flavicauda 

Important considerations for keeping a White Tail Yellow Eye Tang:

• Tank size: Due to its active swimming nature, a large aquarium (70 gallons or more) is recommended. 
• Live rock: Provide ample live rock for grazing on algae. 
• Diet: Offer a variety of marine algae and seaweed. 
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other peaceful reef fish, but may become aggressive towards other tangs.