Powder blue tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
Family : Acanthuridae
A surgeonfish with a bright blue body, white head, and yellow fins. Very beautiful but demanding in care.
Description
The powder blue tang has an electric blue oval body, a white head with a black band through the eye, and yellow dorsal and anal fins. It reaches up to 25 cm. It is very active and requires a large swimming space. It is sensitive to skin diseases like ich. In the aquarium, it can be aggressive towards other surgeonfish. Its caudal spine is very sharp.
Habitat
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This fish lives in clear coral reefs, often in small groups near drop-offs. It prefers waters rich in plankton and algae. It is found from 1 to 25 m depth.
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Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Aquarium of at least 400 L, very stable seawater (salinity 1.023–1.025, pH 8.1–8.4, temperature 24–28 °C). Good water flow and moderate lighting are necessary. Herbivorous, feed with algae and enriched foods. Very sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Quarantine is highly recommended. Avoid aggressive tankmates. A powerful protein skimmer is essential.
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