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Atlantic Blue Tang- Juvenile
Atlantic Blue Tang- Juvenile
Scientific Name
Acanthurus coeruleus- J
Reef Compatible
Yes
Care Level
Intermediate
Disposition
Peaceful
Min. Tank Size
75 gallons
Mature Size
15.5 inches
Diet
Herbivore
Range
Caribbean
Size Class
4
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Other Common Names
Blue Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish
Description
Atlantic Blue Tangs come in shades of light to dark blue depending on diet, health, stress, and environment. They are somewhat of a challenge to keep as they do not easily adjust to captivity. Because of this, smaller specimens are recommended. Juveniles come in bright yellow with blue edged fins and lose their coloration around 3 to 5 inches depending on the individual fish. If housed in a large aquarium, they can be kept in pairs or small groups and actually prefer this over being solitary. Atlantic Blue Tangs will spend their day picking at rockwork in search for hair algae to eat.
Diet
In the wild, Tangs spend their entire day swimming around on the reef in search of marine algae and meaty bits of food they can find. If underfed, it is often noted that tangs will likely pick at large polyp stony corals. It is recommended to feed dried marine algae (Nori), Spirulina Flakes, and frozen mysis shrimp. Tangs quite easily adjust to captive diets and will eventually eat flake and pellet foods as well. It is recommended to soak flake food in some type of vitamin supplement like Selcon or a garlic supplement in order to help the fish fight off any possible parasite infestation and offer balanced nutrition.
Item #
Description
Price
Quantity
Stock Status
002376
Atlantic Blue Tang- Juvenile, Small: over .75-1", Caribbean
$69.99
002378
Atlantic Blue Tang- Juvenile, Medium: over 1-2", Caribbean
$74.99
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