Acanthurus sohal XL

The Sohal surgeonfish is a true icon from the Red Sea. Powerful contrasts of black, white, and blue, along with its dominant appearance, make it a spectacular but very demanding fish to keep in large display tanks.

Profile

• German name: Sohal surgeonfish

• Scientific name: Acanthurus sohal

• Final size: up to approx. 40 cm

• Aquarium: from 1,500–2,000 liters

• Posture: very demanding

• Temperament: strongly territorial, very dominant

• Diet: predominantly herbivorous (algae, nori), frozen food as a supplement

• Reef-compatible: yes

• Origin: Red Sea

• Special feature: extremely assertive, impressive presence