Acanthurus leucosternon

Powder Blue Tang

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The Powder Blue Tang is from the Indian Ocean to West Pacific region, Should not be kept with similar looking fish or with fish with the same feeding habits. Other species of Tang are not recommended as the Powder Blue can be territorial. This is a large active fish needing a laterally spacious tank, they cannot thrive in fish-only saltwater tanks, they need live rock to graze on.

Min. Tank Size 400 litres

Size 50-54 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F

Diet Herbivore Will mainly graze on algae and spirulina, and may also take lettuce, dried seaweed and zucchini. When buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.