Palette Surgeonfish
This species is known as Blue Tang, Palette Surgeonfish and the correct latin name is Paracanthurus hepatus. It belongs to the Tang family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)
Palette Surgeonfish can grow up to 31 cm what is approximately 12 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3720cm2 of water surface which is approximately 576 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Palette Surgeonfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
This Tangs is peaceful.Palette Surgeonfish can grow up to 31 cm what is approximately 12 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3720cm2 of water surface which is approximately 576 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Palette Surgeonfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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#1 Posted on Tue Apr 28 21:02:41 UTC 2009 by edwin
Recommended readingIt's my dream to keep this blue tang. Within 2 months since I purchased it doubled the size now. It likes to eat chopped shrimp.
This comment was published on Fri Jun 12 3:58:43 UTC 2009
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