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Acanthurus coeruleus

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Atlantic Blue Tang
Atlantic Blue Tang
Species Acanthurus coeruleus
Family Acanthuridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL

100 US Gallons (378.5L)

Size 25.4 cm

9-10 " (22.9-25.4cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Herbivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

Western Atlantic

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Atlantic Blue Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Blue Tang, Blue Doctorfish, Blur Tang

[edit] Synonyms

Cirujanos azules, Acanthurus brevis, Acanthurus broussonnetii, Acanthurus caeruleus, Acanthurus heliodes, Acanthurus nigricans, Acanthurus violaceus, Acronurus caeruleatus, Hepatus caeruleus, Hepatus pawnee, Teuthis coeruleus, Teuthis helioides

[edit] Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

The Blue Tang begins life yellow with a blue ring around the eyes, they then mature to the blue that gives it its common name. This Tang is rounded and laterally depressed. Mature fish have triangular caudal fins, the tips become elongated.

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