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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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Origem
Coral reefs of the Indian Ocean
Expectativa de vida
5-10 years
Tamanho
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 é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Powder Blue Tang é 23〜26℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Powder Blue Tang é 5-10 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Powder Blue Tang normalmente atinge 18-23cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Powder Blue Tang se alimenta de: Algae, seaweed, pellets. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Powder Blue Tang varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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