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Blue Tang
IntermediateParacanthurus hepatus
Stunning royal blue body with yellow tail. Active swimmer requiring large tanks. Prone to ich — strict water quality is essential. Global popularity boosted by film.
Dificultad
Intermediate
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Esperanza de vida
8-20 years
Tamaño
20-30cm
Dieta
Omnivore (seaweed, spirulina, frozen food)
Acerca de
The Pacific blue tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), made famous by the film 'Finding Dory', is a surgeonfish of the family Acanthuridae found across coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its brilliant royal blue body, bold black palette marking, and yellow tail fin make it one of the most visually striking species in the marine aquarium hobby. Adults can exceed 30 cm in length, requiring a minimum 90-litre tank, ideally 120 cm or larger. Susceptible to Cryptocaryon (marine ich), it demands stable, high-quality water with specific gravity 1.023–1.025 and pH 8.1–8.4. Ample swimming space is essential for its health and well-being.
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Información básica
Origen
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Esperanza de vida
8-20 years
Tamaño
20-30cm
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Dieta
Omnivore (seaweed, spirulina, frozen food)
Guía de cuidado
Tank Size
90cm+ minimum. 120cm recommended for adults
Water
SG 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4. Maintain pristine water
Tank Mates
Peaceful but semi-aggressive with conspecifics. Large tanks allow community
Notes
Extremely ich-prone. UV sterilizer strongly recommended
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Preguntas frecuentes de Blue Tang
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Blue Tang?
A
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Blue Tang?
A
La temperatura ideal para Blue Tang es 24〜27℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Blue Tang?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Blue Tang es 8-20 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
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