{"product_id":"powder-blue-tang","title":"Powder Blue Tang","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Tang – Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most striking and sought-after marine tangs, instantly recognisable by its powder-blue body, bold black face, white chest and bright yellow dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall-sized Powder Blue Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a great option for reef keepers wanting to introduce a younger specimen and watch it develop into an impressive feature fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus leucosternon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize Available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 23cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 450L+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Tangs require a varied, high-quality diet with a strong emphasis on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae and vegetable-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Regularly offer dried seaweed or nori alongside quality herbivore pellets, flakes and suitable frozen foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequent access to algae-based foods is particularly beneficial for maintaining good body condition, colour and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite this specimen currently being small, Powder Blue Tangs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely active swimmers and grow considerably larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so they should be purchased with their adult requirements in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a mature aquarium with excellent water quality, strong oxygenation, plenty of rockwork for grazing and shelter, and substantial open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Tangs can be territorial towards other tangs and similarly shaped fish. They are also considered more sensitive to stress and common marine parasites than many marine species, making careful acclimation, excellent husbandry and an appropriate quarantine process particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67557166055501,"sku":null,"price":239.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/PowderBlueTang.webp?v=1790727631","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/powder-blue-tang","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}