Acanthurus achilles

Achilles surgeonfish ( Acanthurus achilles )

The Achilles surgeonfish ( Acanthurus achilles ) or oranges Doctor fish is a species of the family Acanthuridae ( Acanthuridae ) and belongs in this subfamily of the scalpel surgeonfish ( Acanthurinae ) to.

Dissemination

They live in the Pacific, from the Torres Strait to the Marquesas and the Carolines to Hawaii in turbulent Flachwasseregionen to ten meters deep.

Behavior

The Achilles surgeonfish lives singly or in pairs, only in Polynesia in swarms.

Aquarium maintenance

Despite its beautiful appearance of the Achilles surgeonfish is not recommended as aquarium inhabitants. Imported animals are often weakened, infested with parasites and disease- prone. The fish has a distinctive swimming needs, so they need a very large tank and pumps by restless swimming much unrest in the held in the aquarium fish society. He is also incompatible to other Acanthurus species. However, it is sometimes offered in the ornamental fish trade.