Lined Bristletooth Tang

Lined Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus striatus) Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Herbivore / Detritivore Max. Size: 26cm Origin: Indo-Pacific 🧽 The Ultimate Algae & Detritus Cleaner The Lined Bristletooth Tang, also known as the Striated Surgeonfish, is a low-maintenance and efficient grazer. With its fine bristle-like teeth, it’s uniquely adapted to feeding on diatoms, algae, and detritus—making it an ideal addition to any reef tank’s cleanup crew. Why You’ll Love It: 🔍 Fine Striations – Subtle horizontal lines give this fish a beautiful, almost iridescent look. 🌿 Algae Eater Extraordinaire – Constantly grazing, it helps keep rocks and substrate clean. 🧘 Peaceful Nature – One of the more docile tangs, great for community tanks. 🪸 Reef Safe – Completely safe with corals and invertebrates. Tank Tips: Best in tanks 300L and larger with lots of live rock to graze on. Provide a varied herbivorous diet—nori, spirulina, and quality herbivore pellets. May show mild aggression to other tangs if space is limited. 💡 Fun Fact: Unlike most tangs, Ctenochaetus species have comb-like teeth that are constantly replaced, ideal for scraping biofilm and detritus from rock surfaces.