Atlantic Blue Tang - Acanthurus coeruleus

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Atlantic Blue Tang

Scientific Name

Acanthurus coeruleus

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

75 gallons

Mature Size

15.5 inches

Diet

Herbivore

Range

Caribbean

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Blue Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish

Description

Atlantic Blue Tangs come in shades of light to dark blue depending on diet, health, stress, and environment. They are somewhat of a challenge to keep as they do not easily adjust to captivity. Because of this, smaller specimens are recommended. Juveniles come in bright yellow with blue edged fins and lose their coloration around 3 to 5 inches depending on the individual fish. If housed in a large aquarium, they can be kept in pairs or small groups and actually prefer this over being solitary. Atlantic Blue Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork in search for hair algae to eat.

Diet

In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.

Item #

Description

Price

Quantity

Stock Status

002366

Atlantic Blue Tang , Small: over 2-2.5", Caribbean

$129.99

002368

Atlantic Blue Tang , Medium: over 2.5-4.5", Caribbean

$149.99

002370

Atlantic Blue Tang , Large: over 4.5-6.5", Caribbean

$179.99

002372

Atlantic Blue Tang , X-Large: over 6.5-7.5", Caribbean

$249.99

*	Due to availability and individuality of each species, colors and sizes may vary.

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