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Atlantic Blue Tang (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)
| Scientific Name | Acanthurus coeruleus |
| Diet | Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp |
| Alt Common Name | Yellow Surgeonfish |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Origin | Atlantic Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Blue with Yellow tail (adult) Yellow (juv.) |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive with own species |
| Mature Size | 9 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Not visible. |
Notes: Tangs, also known as Surgeonfish, are ideal fish for the fish only or reef aquarium. Generally it is best to keep one tang per aquarium. If attempting to keep more a 75 gallon aquarium or larger aquarium is recommended as well as introducing tangs from different genus at the same time.
Atlantic Blue Tangs are reported to form small groups in the wild.