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Paracanthurus 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.
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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Origem
Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
Expectativa de vida
8-20 years
Tamanho
20-30cm
Temperatura
24〜27℃
Omnivore (seaweed, spirulina, frozen food)
90cm+ minimum. 120cm recommended for adults
SG 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4. Maintain pristine water
Peaceful but semi-aggressive with conspecifics. Large tanks allow community
Extremely ich-prone. UV sterilizer strongly recommended
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Blue Tang é 24〜27℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Blue Tang é 8-20 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Blue Tang normalmente atinge 20-30cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Blue Tang se alimenta de: Omnivore (seaweed, spirulina, frozen food). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Blue Tang varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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