{"product_id":"blue-eyed-tang-ctenochaetus-binotatus","title":"Two Spot Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus binotatus)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eA sleek, reef-safe bristletooth tang known for its constant grazing and subtle, refined patterning often highlighted by its signature \u003cstrong data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"301\"\u003etwo-spot marking\u003c\/strong\u003e near the rear of the body. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eTwo Spot Bristletooth Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent “cleanup crew fish” for larger, established reefs, spending the day combing rockwork for film algae and detritus with its specialized bristle-like teeth. Active, useful, and generally less disruptive than many larger tang species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"632\"\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eBristletooth grazer that helps keep rockwork clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eConstantly active without being overly aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eGreat utility fish for mature reef systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eReef-safe and community-friendly in most setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive (mostly peaceful; may spar with other tangs)\u003cbr data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\/Omnivore (heavy film algae grazer)\u003cbr data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~7\"\u003cbr data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 gallons recommended (larger is better)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eEven though they graze all day, they still need consistent feeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eNori\/seaweed sheets (a few times per week or daily if algae is limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eSpirulina-based pellets\/flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eFrozen herbivore blends + occasional meaty foods for variety\u003cbr data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eTip: A well-fed tang is typically less territorial and settles in faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003eTank \u0026amp; 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Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eLike most tangs, Two Spot Bristletooths can be sensitive to stress during shipping and introduction. 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