Blue Hippo Tang - Central Pacific
Paracanthurus hepatus
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Blue Hippo Tang - Central Pacific
Paracanthurus hepatus
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Blue Hippo Tang - Central Pacific Care Facts
| Care Level: | Expert |
|---|---|
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe: | Yes |
| Diet: | Flake, Pellet, Brine, Greens |
| Origin: | Indian Ocean |
| Acclimation Time: | 3+ hours |
| Coral Safe: | Yes |
| Invertebrate Safe: | Yes |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 180 gallons |
Blue Hippo Tang
The Blue Hippo Tang, native to warm Indo-Pacific waters, including the Red Sea and Hawaiian Islands, inhabits coral-rich reefs, feeding primarily on algae. Reef-safe and peaceful, it grows up to 12 inches and can live over a decade in a spacious aquarium. Their diet includes algae-based foods, supplemented with marine algae and greens. When selecting tank mates, choose peaceful species, and provide ample space and hiding spots in a coral-rich environment. Captive-bred options support sustainable practices in the aquarium trade, reducing pressure on wild populations.
Habitat
Found in the warm Indo-Pacific waters, the Blue Hippo Tang thrives in coral-rich reefs, ranging from the Red Sea and eastern Africa to Hawaiian waters, feeding primarily on algae.
Reef Compatibility
The Blue Hippo Tang is a reef-friendly species, coexisting peacefully with corals and invertebrates, making it a great addition to reef aquariums due to its algae-eating habits.
Size and Lifespan
Reaching up to 12 inches in length, the Blue Hippo Tang is among the larger tang species and can live over ten years in spacious, well-cared-for aquariums.
Dietary Needs
As herbivores, they consume a variety of algae. A balanced diet of high-quality algae-based foods and marine algae supplements is crucial for captive Blue Hippo Tangs.
Aquaculture Efforts
To meet high demand, successful breeding through aquaculture is increasing, offering a sustainable option that lessens the impact on wild populations.
Compatibility and Tank Mates
Best kept with peaceful, non-aggressive fish, Blue Hippo Tangs require a large aquarium with ample hiding spots to prevent territorial behavior.
Aquarium Requirements
Mimicking their natural coral-rich reef habitat with plenty of swimming space and live rock for grazing and hiding is key to maintaining a healthy Blue Hippo Tang.
Alternative Names
The Blue Hippo Tang is also known as Palette Surgeonfish, Regal Tang, Royal Blue Tang, or Blue Tang, admired for its beauty and reef-safe nature in saltwater aquariums.
Great little fish! Had a little trouble getting him to eat what I offered but, finally got him to take flake (tried pellet & frozen first). Beautiful coloration and great addition!
Reviewed by: Geoff Warrell on Feb. 26, 2017
Great buy! Healthy and happy! I bought a little tiny one, and boy, is he an eater! He's like a vacuum cleaner when I feed. Lol!
Reviewed by: Chel on Nov. 26, 2016
Received a beautiful fish! I got a smaller size tang, the little guy took to my tank very well and seems to be doing great! absolutely no signs of any diseases. very please with my order :)
Reviewed by: Ryan Chambers on Aug. 12, 2016
I got the smaller size hippo tang, I was a little nervous during the acclimation because it kept laying on its side while I was waiting. I went back on the site and read in the description that they like to play dead when there isn't any hiding spots and they're nervous. It's one of the healthiest looking hippo tangs I've seen, very pleased with my fish order
Reviewed by: Ajmarks on May 17, 2016
Love this little fish. He has adapted well. No complaints at all.
Reviewed by: Rachel on May 17, 2016
I got this little guy as a free gift with an order, he was so tiny when he arrived but his beautiful coloration has quickly made him my favorite fish!
Reviewed by: Holly Weiland on May 3, 2016
The fish is very active and healthy, no sign of stress or diseases. I still put it into my 3 weeks quarantine and its eating great. got nice coloration. A happy fish is a healthy fish.
Reviewed by: Vise Fi on April 7, 2016
Pay a little more and order the larger sizes. The small ones seem very delicate. I lost two of them... But the team at saltwaterfish.com was quick to issue credit! No complaints at all! I give a 5 star because the blue hippos that I have ordered have always been beautiful and disease free.
Reviewed by: Tazdad08 on March 22, 2016
