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Powder Blue Tang

Species photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Saltwater Fish · Tangs

Powder Blue Tang

Acanthurus leucosternon

$179.99

Powder-blue body, black face and yellow dorsal: a stunning showpiece for experienced reefers.

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

  • Care levelExpert
  • Reef safeYes
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressiveVery aggressive toward other tangs and look-alikes
  • Temperature72–78 °F
  • Salinity1.020–1.025 SG
  • pH8.1–8.4
  • Min tank180 gallons
  • Favorite foods
    1. Nori / seaweed sheets
    2. Herbivore pellets
    3. Mysis shrimp
  • Max size9 in (23 cm)

In plain words: The powder blue tang is one of the prettiest fish on the reef. Its body is sky blue, its face is black, its throat is white, and the fin on its back is bright yellow.

Full species guide → See its family tree

About the Powder Blue Tang

Powder blue tangs are among the most beautiful tangs, and among the most demanding. They need pristine, well-oxygenated water, lots of swimming space and a herbivore-heavy diet.

Recommended for established tanks of 125 gallons or more.