Brassy Drummer
NameBrassy Drummer
Scientific NameKyphosus vaigiensis
Common NamesBrassy Drummer, Brassy Chub, Lowfin Chub
FamilyKyphosidae
OriginIndo-Pacific Ocean, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)27.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Groupers (in very large tanks), Other large, peaceful schooling fish
Description
The Brassy Drummer is a large, schooling marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its silvery-bronze body adorned with distinctive horizontal reddish-brown stripes. Primarily herbivorous, this species feeds on benthic algae and requires a very large aquarium due to its significant adult size.
