Paracanthurus hepatus

Palette surgeonfish, Blue Tang

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This fish  is from the Indo Pacific region.

Reef compatible.  can be aggressive to other Tangs and prone to Ich when newly acclimated..

Min. Tank Size 600 litres.

Size 8 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Herbivore  Tangs will eat meaty foods but it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed (Nori), algae and frozen marine preparations.