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Powder Blue Tang
Powder Blue Tang
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£45.00 GBP
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£45.00 GBP
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Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
Origin: Indo-Pacific – Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines
Size: Up to 23 cm
Reef Compatibility:
Diet: Herbivore – grazes on marine algae; supplement with nori, spirulina, and high-quality herbivore pellets.
Care Level: Moderate – sensitive to poor water quality; requires a well-established aquarium and ample swimming space.
Aggression: Semi-aggressive – may be territorial toward other tangs, especially similar-shaped species.
Captive-Bred Available: ❌ No
Notes:
The Powder Blue Tang is instantly recognisable with its bright blue body, black face mask, and yellow dorsal fin. Known for being more sensitive than other surgeonfish, it requires a mature reef with plenty of open swimming space. Juveniles are more peaceful, but adults can be territorial.
Why We Like It:
Striking, active, and elegant, the Powder Blue Tang brings both colour and dynamic movement to the reef. A true centrepiece herbivore, it adds visual impact and functional algae grazing to mature aquariums.
Acanthurus leucosternon
Origin: Indo-Pacific – Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines
Size: Up to 23 cm
Reef Compatibility:
- Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
- Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
- Coral Safe: ✅ Yes
Diet: Herbivore – grazes on marine algae; supplement with nori, spirulina, and high-quality herbivore pellets.
Care Level: Moderate – sensitive to poor water quality; requires a well-established aquarium and ample swimming space.
Aggression: Semi-aggressive – may be territorial toward other tangs, especially similar-shaped species.
Captive-Bred Available: ❌ No
Notes:
The Powder Blue Tang is instantly recognisable with its bright blue body, black face mask, and yellow dorsal fin. Known for being more sensitive than other surgeonfish, it requires a mature reef with plenty of open swimming space. Juveniles are more peaceful, but adults can be territorial.
Why We Like It:
Striking, active, and elegant, the Powder Blue Tang brings both colour and dynamic movement to the reef. A true centrepiece herbivore, it adds visual impact and functional algae grazing to mature aquariums.
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