Saltwater FishIn stock
Care levelMedium
CompatibilitySemi-aggressive
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Saltwater Fish
Blue Tang
Care: MediumSemi-aggressive
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About this saltwater fish
Paracanthurus hepatus, the regal or palette tang, is a bright blue reef fish with a yellow tail. It needs plenty of swimming room as it grows.
Blue Tang Care Guide
- Tank size: 125 gallons or more for an adult
- Adult size: about 10 inches (25 cm)
- Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Water: SG 1.023–1.025
- Diet: Marine algae (nori), herbivore pellets and frozen mysis
- Temperament: Peaceful with most fish, may fight other tangs
- Reef safe: Yes; benefits from mature live rock and quarantine (prone to ich)
Photo: Holger Krisp, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, background removed. Representative photo of the species; individual animals vary.
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