The
Blue Tang boasts a vibrant electric blue body dressed with bold black markings.
As they mature, the tangs' color progresses from bright yellow to a deep
bluish-gray or purple. In fact, the black that begins at the eyes, traces the
dorsal line down to the tail, and circles back above the pectoral fin to create
a unique shape reminiscent of a painter's palette.
The
Blue Tang is also known as the Palette Surgeonfish. It is also called the
Pacific Blue Tang, and Hepatus or Regal Tang. Regardless of common name,
Paracanthurus hepatus fish is equal parts beauty and peacefulness that suits
almost any large community marine aquarium. Adult blue tangs swim close to the
ocean floor near Mexico .
A species of surgeonfish, the blue tang is abundant in the waters of the Caribbean , often schooling around coral reefs.
Approximate
Purchase/ Selling Size of Blue Tang: Tiny: 1/2" to 3/4"; Small:
1" to 2"; Small/Medium: 2" to 3"; Medium 3" to
4"; Medium/Large 4" to 5"; Large: 5" to 6"
Quick
stats and care info of Blue Tang:
Minimum
Tank Size: 180 gallons
Care
Level: Easy
Temperament:
Semi-aggressive
Reef
Compatible: Yes
Water
Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
Max.
Size: 1'
Color
Form: Blue
Diet:
Herbivore
Compatibility:
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Family:
Acanthuridae
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