{"product_id":"blotchii-surgeonfish-acanthurus-blochii","title":"Blotchii Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA streamlined surgeonfish with a bluish-grey to olive body marked by a distinct dark blotch or patch near the rear body and tail base. It has the classic “scalpel” spine at the tail like all tangs. Active, hardy, and constantly grazing, it is built for life on open reef slopes and lagoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Helps maintain natural coloration and supports algae growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement (Aquarium Zone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid to upper water column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires large open swimming space and live rock for grazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily herbivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine algae (nori, seaweed sheets)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae on live rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional mysis or brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size (up to)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~25–30 cm (10–12 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Requires space, stable water quality, and strong oxygenation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive (especially toward other tangs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept singly unless in very large systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe (does not harm corals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with most medium to large reef fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid mixing with similar-bodied surgeonfish in smaller tanks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reeflections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48646231294209,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2592\/4245\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a43466f7-207f-47ad-a877-63e7c1b44024.png?v=1776788103","url":"https:\/\/reeflections.me\/products\/blotchii-surgeonfish-acanthurus-blochii","provider":"Reeflections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}