Acanthurus Achilles (Red spot and tail surgeon)

Brown geral coloring, with a fine red border under the dorsal fin, a large red spot on the posterior part of the body and a thick red border on the caudal.

Acanthurus Achilles fish is a tropical fish that lives mainly in the warm and shallow waters of the peaceful and Indian oceans. He is also known as the shift fish or chirurgish fish thanks to the pair of sharp blades which he has on each side of his tail, which he uses to defend himself against the predators and to maintain his habitat by eliminating the seaweeds.

The Acanthurus Achilles fish is characterized by its dark blue color with white stripes on the body and yellow spots on the head and the dorsal fin. Its tail is covered with sharp knife-shaped blades, which give it its name "chirurgish fish". These blades are used to defend themselves against predators, but also to maintain your habitat by eliminating the algae that grows there.

Acanthurus Achilles fish is a lonely animal that generally lives in solo or in small groups, although it can sometimes be found in larger concentrations around reefs or rocks. He feeds mainly on algae and plankton, which he is looking for by scraping the bottom of the ocean with his blades.

Acanthurus Achilles fish is a popular fish in the aquarophilia, although it can be difficult to keep in captivity due to its specific needs in terms of water and food. It is also an important fish for reef ecosystems, where it helps maintain balance by eliminating unwanted algae.

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Unknown in aquarium.