{"product_id":"blue-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus","title":"Blue Hippo Tang – Paracanthurus hepatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-el=\"section\" class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\" data-id=\"hwaifjo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-el=\"column\" class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-sgneldl buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\" data-id=\"sgneldl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-el=\"text-editor.default\" class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-kfhomcl buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"kfhomcl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hippo Tang (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most recognizable surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific. Its brilliant royal-blue body is marked by a sweeping black pattern across the upper body and sides, while the bright yellow tail provides a striking contrast. FishBase describes the species' characteristic coloration as bright blue and black with a yellow caudal fin edged in black. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/FieldGuide\/FieldGuideSummary.php?c_code=036\u0026amp;genusname=Paracanthurus\u0026amp;speciesname=hepatus\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Tang, Palette Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, and Indo-Pacific Blue Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has an extensive natural distribution. Its range extends from East Africa and the Mascarene Islands eastward to Kiribati, north to southern Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia and Samoa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Blue Hippo Tangs inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, current-swept areas of seaward reefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They may swim in loose aggregations above the reef, while juveniles and subadults are frequently associated with branching coral heads that provide shelter when threatened. FishBase records the species at depths of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–40 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting aspect of the species' feeding ecology is that it should not be thought of simply as an algae-eating tang. FishBase documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeding on zooplankton as well as algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making a varied aquarium diet especially appropriate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hippo Tangs can become substantial fish. FishBase records a maximum total length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 cm, approximately 12.2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so adequate swimming room should be planned for the fish's adult size rather than its size when purchased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\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\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1766)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Hippo Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Tang, Palette Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, Indo-Pacific Blue Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acanthuridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful to semi-aggressive; may show territorial behavior toward other tangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 12.2 inches (31 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore — zooplankton and algae are documented natural foods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a spacious, established marine aquarium with extensive open swimming room combined with rockwork and sheltered areas. Blue Hippo Tangs are active swimmers, and their potential adult size should be considered when choosing an aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer a varied diet rather than treating this species exclusively as an herbivore. FishBase documents feeding on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezooplankton and algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appropriate aquarium foods can include marine algae, spirulina-based preparations, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, quality marine pellets and other nutritionally balanced foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Hippo Tangs are generally suitable for community marine aquariums but can become territorial with other surgeonfish. Ample swimming space and carefully planned introductions become increasingly important as the fish matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Blue Hippo Tang is well suited to established coral reef aquariums when sufficient swimming space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs on clear, current-swept seaward reef terraces. Juveniles and subadults may shelter closely among branching corals when threatened. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Paracanthurus-hepatus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgeonfish Spine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like other surgeonfishes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. hepatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e possesses a sharp defensive spine on each side of the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail. FishBase also reports glandular tissue associated with this structure. The fish should therefore be handled carefully and preferably without direct hand contact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=6017\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882284892393,"sku":"WC S2333","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/blue-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790893811","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/blue-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}