Blue Hepatus Tang

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Latin Name: Paracanthurus hepatus
Common Name(s): Hippo Tang, Hepatus Tang, Regal Tang,  Palette Tang, Blue Tang, Royal Blue Tang, Regal Blue Tang (or Surgeonfish)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons for 2"-3" or larger. (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Highly Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Highly Recommended
Foods: ABN: Chromo Pellets soaked in Vitamin C, Spirulina-Kelp Flakes, Marine Flakes, Chromo Flakes, Frozen Trifecta, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms, Seaweed

Description: Hippo tangs originate from the Indo-Pacific region. They are not ideal for beginner aquarists because they are prone to parasites (ich), and therefore a UV is a MUST! Hippo tangs acclimate well to an aquarium 55 gallons or larger, though it is not advisable to keep more than one unless they are introduced simultaneously. Tangs are good algae grazers in any saltwater aquaria; they belong to the ‘surgeonfish’ family, named for the scalpel-like feature on their tail (be careful handling this fish). Use an algae clip or suction cup veggie foods on the front of your tank to watch this fish feed!