Atlantic Blue Tang

Latin Name

Acanthurus coeruleus

Common Name

Atlantic Blue Tang

Also known as

Blue Atlantic Tang, Atlantic Yellow Tang

Fast Facts

The adults of this species are blue, while juveniles are yellow with blue trim around the dorsal and anal fins. PLEASE NOTE, if ordering small or medium size, it will USUALLY (not always) be yellow, or mostly yellow with maybe some blue, while some smaller specimens may be already turning blue. The blue becomes darker as they grow. Only large or larger is blue. The larger they grow, the more blue they become. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places. This species is not as aggressive toward its tankmates, but it is prudent to only keep one adult per tank (you can keep an adult and juvenile specimen together). It is usually not overly aggressive towards other fishes, with the possible exception of other herbivores.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 3"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-6"
Show/Around 6"-8"

Range in Nature

Tropical Atlantic

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Herbivore, provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Excellent

Related Fish

Achilles Gold Rim Hybrid Tang, Achilles Tang, Bariene Tang, Chocolate Yellow Mimic Tang, Clown Tang, Convict Tang, Dussumieri Tang, Goldrim Tang, Halfblack Mimic Tang, Jewel Tang, Lemonpeel Mimic Tang, Mata Tang, Orange Shoulder Tang, Powder Blue Tang, Powder Brown Tang, Sohal Tang RED SEA, Tennenti Tang, Thompson's Tang, Whiteface Tang, More Tangs

Availability

Infrequently available, unpredictable, never plentiful. Order early when available

Add to Cart

Atlantic Blue Tang

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$59.00
Medium	$69.00
Large	$89.00
X-Large	$149.00
Show	$199.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.