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The surgeonfish, aka tang or doctorfish, can be found in various tropical reef habitats. There are approximately 75 known species of surgeonfishes. These fish are among the most popular in the marine aquarium hobby; much to their dismay. Surgeons can be challenging to keep in aquariums and thus they have […]

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