Zebrasoma xanthurum

Blue Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma xanthurum )

The Blue Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma xanthurum ), also called yellowtail sailing Surgeonfish, is a species of the family Acanthuridae.

The Blue Segelflossendoktor lives in all seas around the Arabian Peninsula, including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Persian Gulf.

As with all Doctor fish species the body is flattened laterally and the Blue Segelflossendoktor. He also has a high dorsal and anal fin, which can be placed in the posturing. The body is a deep, dark blue in color with a yellow tail fin. It reaches a length of up to 25 cm. On the tail are typical of surgeonfish scalpels or blades Horn.

The diurnal fish eats mainly algae nursery. Adult fish live individually, as a couple or together with the Indian Segelflossendoktor ( zebrasoma desjardinii ) and the Gold Polka Dot surgeonfish ( Acanthurus nigrofuscus ) loose squads.

Aquarium maintenance

Tangs are generally very delicate Pfleglinge in aquariums. The Blue Segelflossendoktor shows its dark blue color only when he feels comfortable. Animals that do not fade feel comfortable. All fish offered in trade are wild-caught, because the breed is not possible.