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About Blue Tang
Vibrant electric-blue body with a black horizontal stripe running from the gill cover through the eye, yellow caudal peduncle and tail fin, and pale yellow pectoral fins. Laterally compressed, disc-shaped body typical of tangs.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- Vibrant electric-blue body with a black horizontal stripe running from the gill cover through the eye, yellow caudal peduncle and tail fin, and pale yellow pectoral fins. Laterally compressed, disc-shaped body typical of tangs.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Care Level
- Expert
- Max Size
- 12
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 125-gallon aquarium for long-term health • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, specific gravity 1.020-1.025 • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required • Varied diet of high-quality pellets, nori, and frozen foods • Can become territorial; provide ample swimming space
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head, Velvet
- Aka
- Palette Surgeonfish
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