{"product_id":"blue-eye-bristletooth-tang","title":"Blue Eye BristleTooth Tang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Eye Bristletooth Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Spot Bristletooth Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a beautiful and hardworking addition to a marine aquarium. Its subtle brown-to-orange body is covered in intricate blue markings, while its brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelectric-blue eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give this tang its unmistakable appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCtenochaetus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus, the Blue Eye Bristletooth spends much of its day cruising across the rockwork and glass, using its specialized bristle-like teeth to graze on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealgae, detritus and organic films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This constant grazing behaviour makes it an excellent addition to established reef systems where natural algae growth is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Eye Bristletooth Tangs are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and will not intentionally bother corals or most invertebrates. They are typically less aggressive than many larger surgeonfish, although they can become territorial toward other tangs—particularly other bristletooth species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of mature rockwork for grazing, open swimming space and strong water movement. Their diet should include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae and nori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplemented with spirulina-based foods and quality frozen or prepared marine foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCtenochaetus binotatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Eye Bristletooth Tang \/ Two-Spot Bristletooth Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore \/ Detritivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike many tangs that primarily crop larger algae, bristletooth tangs use rows of specialized flexible teeth to continuously scrape fine algae and detritus from reef surfaces—making them one of the reef tank’s hardest-working cleanup crew members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335845003318,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-3271.webp?v=1787417637","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/blue-eye-bristletooth-tang","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}