Acanthurus coeruleus

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Atlantic Blue Tang
Atlantic Blue Tang
Species	Acanthurus coeruleus
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 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-10 years

[edit] Alternative names

Atlantic Blue Tang, Blue Tang Surgeonfish, Blue Tang

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Cirujanos azules

[edit] Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on 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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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Marine Depot Live
• Fish Forums.net