Acanthurus nigricans

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Acanthurus nigricans, known as the gold-rimmed tang or white-cheecked tang, is a relatively small surgeonfish. Although most fish are black, the football-player-like white stripe below the eye and blue, white, and yellow fins make this fish stand out. It can be aggressive towards other fish, especially other spiny fish and food competitors, but once established it generally does not cause harm to other fish.

Like other tangs, it eats meaty foods, but it is important that it can graze on algae/seaweed all day to ensure it remains healthy. Therefore, feed flakes/pellets several times a day and make sure seaweed is always available.