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The Happy Reef
Blue Eye Kole Tang
Blue Eye Kole Tang
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£49.00 GBP
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£49.00 GBP
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Blue-Eye Kole Tang
Ctenochaetus binotatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific – Red Sea, East Africa, Indonesia, Philippines
Size: Up to 18 cm
Reef Compatibility:
Diet: Herbivore – feeds primarily on microalgae and detritus; accepts spirulina, nori, and specialized herbivore foods.
Care Level: Moderate – requires a mature aquarium with abundant grazing surfaces and stable water quality.
Aggression: Peaceful – generally compatible with other tangs and reef species.
Captive-Bred Available: ❌ No
Notes:
The Blue-Eye Kole Tang is named for the distinctive pale blue iris that contrasts with its body. It is a specialist grazer, using its bristle-like teeth to pick microalgae and detritus from rock and substrate. Best kept in tanks with plenty of live rock and algae to graze.
Why We Like It:
Active, efficient, and visually appealing, the Blue-Eye Kole Tang adds both movement and algae control to a reef tank. Its subtle colouring complements more vivid species while performing a valuable ecological role in the aquarium.
Ctenochaetus binotatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific – Red Sea, East Africa, Indonesia, Philippines
Size: Up to 18 cm
Reef Compatibility:
- Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
- Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
- Coral Safe: ✅ Yes
Diet: Herbivore – feeds primarily on microalgae and detritus; accepts spirulina, nori, and specialized herbivore foods.
Care Level: Moderate – requires a mature aquarium with abundant grazing surfaces and stable water quality.
Aggression: Peaceful – generally compatible with other tangs and reef species.
Captive-Bred Available: ❌ No
Notes:
The Blue-Eye Kole Tang is named for the distinctive pale blue iris that contrasts with its body. It is a specialist grazer, using its bristle-like teeth to pick microalgae and detritus from rock and substrate. Best kept in tanks with plenty of live rock and algae to graze.
Why We Like It:
Active, efficient, and visually appealing, the Blue-Eye Kole Tang adds both movement and algae control to a reef tank. Its subtle colouring complements more vivid species while performing a valuable ecological role in the aquarium.
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