saltwater

Blue tang

Paracanthurus hepatus
medium
Blue tang

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
31cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
300L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
24 to 26C
๐ŸงชpH
8.1 to 8.4
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
saltwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

The famous Dory fish. Stunning electric blue colouring with yellow tail and black markings. Needs a large tank with plenty of open swimming space. Susceptible to ich. Reef safe and sociable.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Marine pellets, frozen mysis, algae sheets, dried nori seaweed. Feed twice daily. Needs algae in diet.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Broadcast spawners. Very difficult to breed in captivity. Not attempted successfully in most home setups.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Clownfish, Angelfish, Gobies, Wrasses

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Other tangs of same genus

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