Blue Hippo Tang

Common Names: Blue Hippo Tang, Regal Tang, Regal Blue Tang, Yellow Tail, Blue Tang, Hepatus Tang
Scientific Name: Paracanthurus hepatus
Family: Acanthuridae
Maximum Size: 12 inches
Life expectancy: 20 years
Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 – 78 °F
pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
SG: 1.020 – 1.025
Water hardness: 8 – 12
Temperament: Peaceful
Origin: Fiji, Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, Solomon Islands

Aquarium Setup:
The Blue Hippo Tang loves places to hide, provide them with plenty of caves and crevices. They also love to swim and are fast fish, wide open areas are needed.