Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 Videos 12 External links

Additional names

Powder Blue Tang, Powderblue Surgeonfish

Additional scientific names

Acanthurus delisiani, Acanthurus delisianus, Acanthurus leucosternum, Hepatus leucosternon, Rhombotides leucosternon

Origin

This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild.

Sexing

Mature males are smaller than mature females.

Tank compatibility

Should not be kept with similar looking fish or with fish with the same feeding habits. Other species of Tang are not recommended as the Powder Blue can be territorial. The Powder Blue should be the only Tang-like fish in the system. Fish that do not resemble it should be fine however and should be peaceful yet robust.

Diet

Will mainly graze on algae and spirulina, and may also take lettuce, dried seaweed and zucchini. When buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Feeding regime

Feed 2-3 times a day.

Environment Specifics

This is a large active fish needing a laterally spacious tank, they cannot thrive in fish-only saltwater tanks, they need live rock to graze on.

Behaviour

Active and can be territorial.

Identification

Oval-shaped fish, with a steep forehead, black head, pale blue body, yellow dorsal and anal fins, and a small mouth with visible teeth.

Pictures

Powder Blue

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Wikipedia
• Wet Web Media
• Fishkeeping.co.uk
• Aqua Hobby
• Pet Education