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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
15
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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