(Acanthurus olivaceus)
Origin
Orange surgeonfish can be found in the international literature and under one of the following names: Orangespot Surgeonfish, Orange band Surgeonfish, Orange Shoulder Tang or Orange-shoulder Surgeonfish. It lives in the waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans in tropical areas. It can be found from the eastern Indian Ocean to Japan, Hawaii and the Marquesas Islands.
This fish is among the easiest to maintain by aquarists among intermediate fish. It is very sensitive until it acclimates to the aquarium, but once it has done this it becomes more and more resistant.
If you are thinking of buying not surgeon fish of this breed it is good to pay attention to the physical appearance and appetite of the fish. If it is not in good physical condition and does not feed it is very likely that the fish is sick, so it is not recommended to be sold or bought.
A sick fish not only has little chance of surviving, but depending on the disease can sicken the entire aquarium.
Orange Surgeonfish Feed
This species of surgeon fish is said to be peaceful as long as it is well fed and on time. If they get hungry and are not fed they start feeding on what they find in the aquarium. They're usually not aggressive but when it comes to survival they don't take that into account.
It is a herbivorous fish and its food should be plant-based. Periodically, meat-based food can also be given. In the wild they usually feed on plants. They prefer aquariums where they grow small natural plants that they prefer because they like to graze them. Besides plant-based food ( spirulina, zucchini, broccoli, leaf lettuce, and dried seaweed) can be supplemented if needed with meat-based food such as shrimp (mysis shrimp and brine shrimp).
A correct and normal food is good to do three times a day.
Features and description Orange Surgeonfish
This fish drastically changes color when it reaches maturity. During growth it has yellow color with specific orange spot near the eye. Adults have grey body colour and grey-white the front is more whitish while the back and tail are darker.
The surgeon fish with the orange spot or with the orange shoulder, if you will, is one of the surgeon fish that shows the least aggression towards other fish.
If you put several specimens in the aquarium, it is good to acquire them young and put them all at the same time in the aquarium. They can be kept with other surgeon fish that are not too aggressive. This species is best suited for an aquarium with other species and if the aquarium is smaller, which is not recommended.
It adapts best to spacious aquariums with coral reefs and natural plants. It is prone to attracting or forming one of the two most common aquarium diseases. (the name of the disease, how to prevent or eliminate it is not accessible now, we will return with details in another day)
Surgeon fish with orange spot can grow very large and for this they need space. The most bitter aquarium should have at least 400 liters.
The minimum Aquarium, which I consider decent is 600 liters because no one keeps in such an aquarium only one fish and besides fish there are many others, filter, coral reef, stones, plants, other fish, etc.
As any animal needs protection and this a fish can get if it hides, so it would be good to arrange a few places where it can feel safe. Pay attention to how you allocate space, the fish must remain room for movement.
Well oxygenated and moving water is one of the secrets of the Orange surgeon fish. It is vital for your health to have well-oxygenated water.
Reproduction Orange Surgeonfish
Many are skeptical when it comes to breeding surgeon fish in captivity. There is very little evidence of their breeding in captivity.
Breeding occurred in aquariums with very good conditions that mimic the conditions of nature.
