Red Sea sailfin tang

Indian Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma desjardinii )

The Indian Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma desjardinii ), also called Western Bat sailing Surgeonfish, is a species of the family Acanthuridae ( Acanthuridae ).

The Indian Segelflossendoktor lives in the Red Sea and the tropical Indian Ocean and settled there preferred coral- rich lagoons. It can be observed in water depths of up to 30 meters.

Features

As all members of the surgeonfish has a laterally flattened body, which can reach a length of up to 40 centimeters and the Indian doctor sail fish. The large dorsal and anal fins he stood upright during the Imponiergehabes. He has a terminal mouth that is slightly tapered. In the dark gray brown colored flanks run vertical, yellowish stripes. The bottom and the head are dotted. During the mating behavior may alter in color, in which the contrast between the bright and the dark Kopfstreifung increases. The Indian Segelflossendoktor preferred eats algae, which he abzupft with its terminal mouth from the substrate.

Aquarium maintenance

The Indian Segelflossendoktor is a demanding foster child in a saltwater aquarium. It requires in particular a lot of swimming space in order to feel comfortable. With his outspoken swimming instinct but he brings a lot of unrest in the company of a fish aquarium. All offered in trade are wild-caught animals.