Surgeonfish also known as thongs, They are known by this name due to the knife-shaped protrusions that they have at the base of their tail, and that can seriously damage or injure other fish and even us human beings. These animals, which are native to the Indo-Pacific strip, and the Red Sea, can measure up to 25 centimeters in length.
It is important to note that there are two types of surgeon fish, the blue powder surgeon and the blue surgeon. The first has a spectacular pastel blue, while its dorsal fin is yellow. The second type de peces surgeon, is a much more resistant fish than the first and has a deep blue color with some black spots. Another species that we can find are the clown surgeon fish.
If we want have these fish in our pond It is important that we know that they are quite demanding in terms of water quality, so I recommend that you introduce these animals only if the tank has been properly regulated and stabilized. In the same way, these fish are a fairly delicate species and with quite complicated food tastes, they like to feed on algae and small live crustaceans, such as mussels and shrimp.
Although it is a species that adapts very well to living in a large fish tank, it has a generally quiet and peaceful It is important that you remember that it should not live with certain species that can end up biting its dorsal fin. If the aquarium is not large enough, territorial fights can also occur between their same congeners.