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General information - The Blue Tang would have to be one of the most common and most popular tangs all over the world. His blue and his yellow tail colors make it nice addition to any saltwater tanks. In nature the blue tang feeds on zooplankton, benthic and planktivorous invertebrates and attached algae. Common Name - Regal tang, Blue Tang, Blue Surgeonfish. Scientific Name - Paracanthurus hepatus. Family – Acanthuridae. Origin - Indo Pacific, found in the Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Japan. Size – 30cm (12 inches). First discovered - Linnaeus, 1766. Nutrition – Herbivore, The blue tang feeds on algae and will accept commercial food such as pellet and flake food, His diet should include some greens every day. Behavior – peaceful, can be aggressive sometimes to other blue tangs. Maintenance and care – the blue tang requires 80 gallon tank with a number of hiding places, Also need plenty of room to swim. The blue tang has the tendency to catch the ich disease so Checking water parameters are necessary and slowly acclimatization recommended. Blue tang likes turbulent water movements and high oxygen levels. A good protein skimmer is advisable. Water Parameters – PH: 8.1- 8.5, temperature: 22C-26C (72F-79F), salinity: 1.022- 1.026. Breeding – no evidence of breeding in home aquariums.
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