Paracanthurus hepatus
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| Regal Tang | |
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| Regal Tang | |
| Species | Paracanthurus hepatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 30.48 cm
11-12 " (27.9-30.5cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
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| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Blue Tang, Pacific Blue Tang, Regal Tang, Hippo Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, Yellowtail Tang, Dory
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A reasonably peaceful fish that is reef compatible.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat most foods and prefers a varied diet. Will take mysis shrimp, blanched vegetables and prepared foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a large and spacious tank with places to hide and open spaces to swim.
[edit] Behaviour
- An explorative fish that often has a distinct personality. This fish has often been known to "play dead" a lot when first added into the tank.
[edit] Identification
- Thanks to the film 'Finding Nemo', the Regal Tang is now easily identified by most people. It's base colour is a vivid blue/purple with a darker blue/black band across the top half of the body, the patternation will vary from fish to fish. The caudal fin is yellow and outlined in black and the pectoral fins are also tipped with yellow.
[edit] Pictures
 Regal Tang |
 Regal Tang |
