Acanthurus leucosternon
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| Powder Blue Tang | |
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| Powder Blue Tang | |
| Species | Acanthurus leucosternon |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 21.26 in
50-54 cm (19.7-21.3") |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-3 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Powder Blue Tang, Powderblue Surgeonfish
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males are smaller than mature females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- 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.
[edit] Diet
- 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.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed 2-3 times a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- 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.
[edit] Behaviour
- Active and can be territorial.
[edit] Identification
- Oval-shaped fish, with a steep forehead, black head, pale blue body, yellow dorsal and anal fins, and a small mouth with visible teeth.
[edit] Pictures
 Powder Blue |
[edit] External links
Facts about Acanthurus leucosternon
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Powder Blue Tang , and Powderblue Surgeonfish |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Acanthuridae + |
| Foods | Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 21.26 in (54 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 3 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Acanthurus leucosternon |
