Blue Tang

Special requirements

• Disease Susceptibility

  The Blue Tang is highly susceptible to Ich, skin parasites, lateral line disease, and fin erosion. It requires high water quality and a diet rich in marine-base vegetables to maintain its immune system.

• Swimming Space Requirements

  This is an active fish that loves to swim and requires an aquarium at least 6 feet in length to provide ample room to roam.

• Herbivorous Dietary Supplementation

  Must be offered plenty of marine-based seaweed and algae (dried seaweed or veggie clips) at least three times per week to reduce aggression and improve health.

• Conspecific Aggression

  Generally peaceful toward most tankmates but will become aggressive toward other fish of its own species. Multiple specimens should only be introduced simultaneously into a large marine system.

• Venomous Spines

  The species possesses an anterolateral glandular groove with a venom gland.