Paracanthurus hepatus
The Blue Tang is probably the second most popular next to the Yellow tang because of its availability and beauty. They are easy to keep and are very interesting to watch. We knew of one that would chase bubbles from the bottom of the aquarium to the top.
Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is easy to keep.
The Blue Tang is probably the second most popular next to the Yellow tang because of its availability and beauty. They are easy to keep and are very interesting to watch. We knew of one that would chase bubbles from the bottom of the aquarium to the top.
Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is easy to keep.
Maintenance:
It is important that you feed tangs a good variety of live, frozen, and prepared formula foods. The Blue Tang eats zooplankton so they should be fed brine shrimp, mysis, grindal worms, and flake food. It is best to feed small amounts several times a day.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Found in the Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Japan. Swims at depths of 10 to 40 meters.
Foods:
In the sea they eat mainly zooplankton.
Social Behaviors:
Juveniles are found in groups feeding on zooplankton in the current rich outer reef terraces. Juveniles feed above isolated coral stalks of Pocillopora eydouxi. When threatened, they will take refuge in the coral stalks. Adults are solitary.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 75 and 79 degrees.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can grow to 30 cm (12 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is recommended for an adult.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Swims all over the aquarium.
Availability:
This fish is readily available and is inexpensive.
