Kole/Bristletooth Tang

Ctenochaetus strigosus

Spotted Surgeonfish · Kole Tang · Yellow-eye Tang

Tangs & Surgeonfish

A smaller tang with distinctive comb-like teeth used to scrape microalgae and detritus from rock surfaces. Kole tangs are excellent sand and rock cleaners and are more manageable in smaller systems than most tangs. Their spotted pattern and yellow eyes make them an attractive addition to reef tanks.

Difficulty Beginner

Reef Safety Reef Safe

Temperament Peaceful

Min Tank Size 200L

Diet Herbivore

Available Stock

18 Kole/Bristletooth Tang listings in stock across 8 Australian reef shops, from $45 to $2,200 (median $109.50), as of 2026-08-23.

Top 6 of 8 shops

Reef Haven 4 from $85
Anything QT 3 from $240
Reeftopia 3 from $45
Roxy Aquarium 3 from $89.95
GeeMarine 2 from $75
100% Aquatics 1 from $50

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