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Tomini Bristletooth Tang
Ctenochaetus tominiensis
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One of the best algae-grazing tangs for smaller reef tanks. Brown body with striking golden-yellow fin tips and tail streamers — nicknamed the Flame Fin Tang. More compact than most tangs at 6", needs 70+ gallons. Peaceful with most fish but territorial with other tangs and bristletooth species. Completely reef-safe.
CARE
Intermediate
AGGRESSION
Medium
MAX SIZE
6"
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· Tank needs 3 more months of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$60–100
Stunning golden fin tips, constant algae control, reef-safe, and one of the few tangs manageable in 70-gallon tanks. Worth every penny.
🧹 CLEANUP CREW — actively maintains water quality and algae control
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)74–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangIncompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible