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Regal Tang - Found in clear, current-swept terraces of seaweed reefs. Observed in loose aggregations 1 or 2 meters above the bottom; juveniles and subadults typical in groups near isolated coral heads and when alarmed hide themselves tightly among the branches.

Names

Common Name: Regal Tang
Other Names: palette surgeonfish, blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail surgeonfish, and blue surgeonfish
Scientific Name: Paracanthurus hepatus

Minimum Tank Size:  50 gallons

Level of Care:  Easy-Moderate

Diet:   Herbivore. Feed a diet of herbivore prepared frozen and flake foods, dried algae sheets, and fresh vegetable matter.

Natural Origin:  Atlantic

Size-Approximate:   Small-Large  1 - 3 inches

Individuals will vary and may not look identical to the images

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