Blue tang care
Paracanthurus hepatus
Blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) grows to about 30 cm (11.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 680 liters (180 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.
SaltwaterAdvancedSemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fight
Adult size30 cm · 11.8 in
Smallest tank680 L · 180 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH8.1–8.4
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Ocellaris clownfishRoyal grammaYellow tangSix-line wrasseCoral beauty angelfishTurbo snailBlue-leg hermit crab
Avoid with
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Cirujano azulCirurgião-patelaChirurgien palettePaletten-DoktorfischPesce chirurgo bluMavi cerrah balığı