🐠 Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
Marine Tang • Herbivore Grazer • Reef Safe • Iconic Reef Fish
 
📋 The Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is one of the most recognizable marine fish, displaying a vibrant royal-blue body, bold black palette pattern, and yellow tail. It is peaceful, active, and adaptable when provided with excellent water quality and sufficient swimming space.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, the Blue Tang is found on rich coral reefs where it grazes algae and seeks shelter among branching corals. In aquariums, it thrives in spacious, well-oxygenated environments with live rock and strong, stable parameters.
This species is prized for its coloration, movement, and reef safety, making it a centerpiece fish in both fish-only and reef aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Iconic Blue & Black Pattern: Instantly recognizable coloration
⚪ Reef Safe: Gentle and algae-grazing behavior
📏 Active Swimmer: Requires wide open swimming areas
✅ Captive-Bred Options: Hardier and disease-resistant
🐠 Great Display Species: Perfect for community reef tanks