Tomini Tang – Ctenochaetus tominiensis
Tomini Tang – Ctenochaetus tominiensis is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Saltwater Fish Information
Genus: Ctenochaetus
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Reef Safe: Reef Safe
Please note that fish behavior and care requirements may vary slightly depending on your specific tank setup. We recommend researching each species to ensure compatibility with your aquarium.
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Tomini Tang – Ctenochaetus tominiensis
Description
Description
Ctenochaetus tominiensis—commonly the Tomini Tang or Tomini Bristletooth—is a compact, reef-safe workhorse that polishes rock and glass without bothering corals. Topped with a golden dorsal, snow-white tail, and fine speckling, this active grazer stays small for a tang (around 6"), making it a standout choice for medium reef tanks. Provide a mature 70–90+ gallon system with open swimming lanes, moderate–strong flow, and plenty of established live rock for browsing. Generally peaceful, the Tomini Tang may defend its turf against similar-shaped tangs; keep singly or add last. Feed an algae-rich diet—nori/seaweed on clips, spirulina pellets, quality herbivore blends—with occasional mysis for condition. As a bristletooth species, it excels at tackling film algae and diatoms while leaving fleshy corals alone. Our Ctenochaetus tominiensis for sale are expertly conditioned at Discover Aquatics in Taylor Mill, KY and ship via UPS Next Day Air® for peak health. Buy saltwater fish online with confidence from your local aquarium store serving Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana—and pair with our WYSIWYG coral to complete your reef.