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Atlantic Blue Tang
Acanthurus coeruleus
The Atlantic Blue Tang; though not as dazzlingly beautiful as the other “Blue Tangs” makes a fine aquarium addition. As juveniles their coloration is yellow with a blue ring around the eye. This coloration gives way as an adult to several shades of blue depending on the mood of the fish. Best kept singly and usually well-behaved in larger aquariums, this fish may become biligerent in smaller tanks. If underfed may nip large-polyped stony corals. Some adults may have a yellow tail.
Maximum Size: the Acanthurus coeruleus grows up to 10 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Atlantic Blue Juvenile (Yellow Juvenile Coloration) Tang prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons
Diet: The Acanthurus coeruleus is a herbivore and likes to eat Dried Seaweed (best), marine algae, mysid shrimp, Spirulina, Romaine Lettuce (blanched) , fresh seaweed, and other meaty treats.
Level of Care: The Atlantic Blue Juvenile (Yellow Juvenile Coloration) Tang is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Atlantic Blue Juvenile (Yellow Juvenile Coloration) Tang may act peacefully toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).
Range: the Caribbean.