Yellow Belly Hepatus Tang

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Latin Name: Paracanthurus hepatus
Common Name(s): Yellow Belly Blue Tang, Yellow Belly Hippo Tang
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer Required: Yes
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, Seaweed, ABN: Trifecta/ Mysis/ Brine/ Bloodworm/ Spirulina Brine, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack/ Marine Cuisine/ Plankton/ Emerald Entree, LRS: Fish Frenzy/ Herbivore Frenzy/ Reef Frenzy                       

Description: Hippo tangs originate from the Indo-Pacific region. They are not ideal for beginner aquarists due to the fact that they are prone to parasites (ich), and therefore a UV is a MUST! Hippo tangs acclimate well to an aquarium 55 gallons or larger, though it is not advisable to keep more than one unless they are introduced simultaneously. Tangs are good algae grazers in any saltwater aquaria; they belong to the ‘surgeonfish’ family, named for the scalpel-like feature on their tail (be careful handling this fish). Use an algae clip or suction cup veggie foods on the front of your tank to watch this fish feed!