Yellow-eye Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

The Yellow-eye Kole Tang, also known as the Silverspot Bristletooth Tang, is a highly popular and practical surgeonfish prized for its algae-grazing ability and distinctive appearance. It features a warm brown body covered in fine horizontal striping, highlighted by a bright yellow eye and subtle silvery spotting that gives this fish its common name.

Peaceful by tang standards and relatively compact compared to other surgeonfish, the Yellow-eye Kole Tang is an excellent choice for established reef and fish-only systems where algae control and constant activity are desired.

Key Features:

• Bright yellow eye with finely striped brown body
• Excellent natural algae grazer and detritus feeder
• Generally peaceful temperament
• Reef-safe and coral-compatible
• More compact tang species, suitable for medium-large aquariums

Care Level: Intermediate

Diet: Herbivore / Detritivore (marine algae, nori, spirulina, supplemented with frozen foods)

Minimum Tank Size: 70+ gallons (265+ litres)

Temperament: Peaceful to semi-peaceful