Tomini Tang

Ctenochaetus tominiensis

Tomini Bristletooth · Flame Fin Tang

Tangs & Surgeonfish

A smaller bristletooth tang with attractive orange-tipped fins and a muted brown body that develops more colour with maturity. Tomini tangs are excellent detritus and microalgae grazers that stay manageable in size, making them one of the best tang choices for medium-sized reef tanks. Hardy, peaceful, and widely available in Australia.

Difficulty Beginner

Reef Safety Reef Safe

Temperament Peaceful

Min Tank Size 200L

Diet Herbivore

Available Stock

6 Tomini Tang listings in stock across 5 Australian reef shops, from $150 to $200 (median $152.47), as of 2026-08-23.

Shops with stock

Reef Haven 2 from $200
100% Aquatics 1 from $150
Krakking Korals 1 from $150
Nicks Aquarium 1 from $154.95
Reeftopia 1 from $150

In stock only

More Tangs & Surgeonfish

Achilles Tang Blue/Hippo Tang Convict Tang Gem Tang Kole/Bristletooth Tang Mimic Tang Naso/Lipstick Tang Orange Shoulder Tang Powder Blue Tang Powder Brown Tang Purple Tang Sailfin Tang Scopas Tang Sohal Tang Yellow Tang

Products link directly to the shop's listing. AussieReefing is not affiliated with these shops.