Tang – Atlantic Blue

Atlantic Blue Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (9″)

Diet: Herbivore

Temperament: Semi-aggrssive

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Acanthurus Coeruleus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 – 3 inches 

The atlantic blue tang, scientific name Acanthurus Coeruleus is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. They can grow up to 9” and can live up to 15 years. Atlantic blue tangs are herbivores and should be fed a diverse diet of algae including pellets and nori sheets. Atlantic blue tangs can live alone, in pairs or in groups as long as there is adequate space. Atlantic blue tangs can be kept with other tangs as well. Atlantic blue tangs are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. During the day the tang will be seen swimming through the tank grazing algae and at night they will sleep close to the rocks. Atlantic blue tangs change appearance from a juvenile to an adult. As a juvenile they start yellow and turn blue as they become an adult.