Flamefin Tomini Tang (Acanthurus pyroferus)
The Flamefin Tomini Tang is a vibrant and highly active reef fish, instantly recognizable by its striking orange-red fins contrasted with a dark body and subtle blue highlights. Known for its constant swimming and grazing behavior, this tang adds energy, color, and movement to large, well-established marine aquariums. Its lively personality and bold coloration make it a standout centerpiece among surgeonfish.
Size: Typically grows up to 8 inches in length
Country of Origin: Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea
Latin Name: Acanthurus pyroferus
Care Level: Moderate – requires a spacious, well-established aquarium with stable water parameters, ample live rock for grazing, and open swimming space
Flamefin Tomini Tangs are herbivores that feed primarily on marine algae. In captivity, their diet can be supplemented with dried seaweed, spirulina, and high-quality herbivore flakes or pellets. They are reef safe with caution, generally coexisting peacefully with corals but may be territorial toward other tangs or similarly shaped fish. Their striking colors and active grazing habits make them a vibrant and dynamic addition to reef tanks.