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Acanthurus leucosternon
Beautiful pale blue body with black face and yellow dorsal. Indian Ocean tang. Prone to ich — water quality is critical.
The powder blue tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) is a surgeonfish of the family Acanthuridae endemic to the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. Its powdery, pastel-blue body complemented by a jet-black face, bright yellow dorsal fin, and white chest creates a harmonious color scheme that places it among the most visually refined of all surgeonfishes. Adults reach approximately 25 cm; a spacious tank of 300 litres or more and consistently high water quality are mandatory. This species is particularly sensitive to water quality fluctuations and highly susceptible to Cryptocaryon irritans (marine ich), placing it firmly in the intermediate-to-advanced care category. Strong territorial aggression toward conspecifics and related tangs makes solitary keeping standard practice. Its vigorous, constant swimming demands ample open space.
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Origen
Coral reefs of the Indian Ocean
Esperanza de vida
5-10 years
Tamaño
18-23cm
Temperatura
23〜26℃
Algae, seaweed, pellets
300L+ recommended
Pristine water quality required
Algae-based. Vitamin-enriched food
No conspecifics or congeners
Extremely susceptible to ich — quarantine essential
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Powder Blue Tang es 23〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Powder Blue Tang es 5-10 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Powder Blue Tang típicamente alcanza 18-23cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Powder Blue Tang se alimenta de: Algae, seaweed, pellets. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Powder Blue Tang varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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