Blue Hepatus Tang (Linnaeus, 1766)
| Scientific Name | Paracanthurus hepatus |
| Diet | Herbivore; algae, brine shrimp |
| Alt Common Name | Palette, Pacific Blue, Flagtail, Wedgetail Blue, Blue Surgeonfish, Nanyôhagi (Jap. 'south sea surgeonfish'), Montador (Creole) |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Origin | Indian and Pacific Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Blue with Black swoosh mark on body and Yellow tail |
| Disposition | Peaceful except with other tangs of the same genus or coloration. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with other species. Aggressive towards own species. |
| Mature Size | 10 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.