Common Names : Tomini Tang, Orangetip Bristletooth, Bristletooth Tomini Tang, Tomini Surgeonfish or Flame Fin Tang.
 
Bristletooth Tomini Tang is also called The Tomini Surgeonfish is tan combined with blue, yellow, and white highlights when it is an adult. Once mature the body color is solidified and the tail turns blue and the dorsal, as well as the anal fins, get a yellow-golden hue. The eye area is flecked with tiny golden flecks, while the body has a golden half-circle below. A larger than 70 gallons aquarium is essential to ensure ample swimming space. Tangs can be aggressive with other Tangs however it is calm when it is with fish. While Tangs are known to eat meaty food, it's crucial that they receive ample amounts of seaweed that is marine-based and algae. This can strengthen their immune system and decrease aggression and improve overall health. Provide dried seaweed that you tie to a stone or the veggie clip and feed them at least three times a week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad, and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products that are simple to use. 
 
Care Level : Easy to Moderate
Life span : 5 years or longer
Size : 6 inches (18 cm)
pH : 8 - 8.4
Temperature : 75°F - 82°F (24°C - 28°C)
Specific Gravity : 1.022 - 1.026
Origin / Habitat : Indo-Pacific, Western Central Pacific, Northern Great Barrier Reef
Tomini Tang Temperament / Behavior : Can be a bit aggressive with new arrivals but should settle down and tolerate other species except for other conspecifics. Use caution if stocking them with other non-related tangs.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Group spawners, open water egg scatterers
Tank Size : 55 gallon minimum (someone call the tang police!), the bigger the better
Compatible Tank Mates : Generally peaceful but may be quite the jerk to new arrivals. It's not advisable to keep them with other tangs unless you have a much larger tank. We have kept them in tanks (120 gallon plus) with other tangs (non related tang species) and they were fine.
Reef Tank Compatible? : The Tomini Tang is reef tank compatible.
Disease : Saltwater Fish Disease generally hardy but drip acclimate for at least an hour.
Diet / Fish Food : Herbivore, you need live rock and be ready to give them dried seaweed using a veggie clip or similar. They will also accept flake, pellet foods and of course live foods but give them lots of greens for optimal results. The Tomini tang is usually fairly easy to get eating.