Atlantic Blue Tang

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Latin Name: Acanthurus coeruleus
Common Name(s): Atlantic Blue Tang, Blue Doctor Fish
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive 
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Highly Recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Highly Recommended
Foods: Vitamin C-soaked Marine Fish Pellets, Marine Fish Flakes, Seaweed, Frozen Spirulina Brine Shrimp, Spirulina-Kelp Flakes, Frozen Mysis, Frozen Bloodworms, Seaweed Pellets, Algae Pellets

Description: The Atlantic Blue Tang is a fish that originates from the Atlantic Ocean. They display a yellow coloration as juveniles, and then change to a brilliant blue color as they age. Provide plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding spots. Seaweed is important for this fish's diet, along with a high-quality pellet food and meaty frozen foods. This would make a great addition to larger reef and fish-only aquaria. Be careful not to mix this fish with conspecifics, as there will be aggression amongst the tangs. Once established, this fish can become quite territorial.