Acanthurus maculiceps
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Algivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 22-28 deg C (72-82 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
Freckle Face Tang - Widespread Indo-West Pacific. Shallow, often exposed coastal to outer reef flats. Usually in schools of mixed similar species when grazing algae. Adults easily identified by the numerous pale spots over the head and the yellow-tipped pectoral fin. Length to 40cm.
Ā Small 2 inches.
Medium 3-4 inches.