Acanthurus coeruleus
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| Atlantic Blue Tang | |
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| Atlantic Blue Tang | |
| Species | Acanthurus coeruleus |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 25.4 cm
9-10 " (22.9-25.4cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Atlantic Blue Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Blue Tang
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Cirujanos azules
[edit] Sexing
- These fish are difficult to sex visually.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- The Blue Tang begins life yellow with a blue ring around the eyes, they then mature to the blue that gives it its common name. This Tang is rounded and laterally depressed. Mature fish have triangular caudal fins, the tips become elongated.
