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.

Maintaining a Saltwater Aquarium

Maintaining a saltwater aquarium will seem intimidating to a beginner. But, once you’ve gotten use to the routine it won’t seem near as tedious. Just keep in mind that the beauty of a marine tank is well worth the maintenance!

There are several things that need to be done on a daily basis to ensure that you system stays healthy. Catching any problems early can mean the difference between a minor problem and a major one.

You’ll probably enjoy your tank so much that you’ll be looking at it all the time, but at least once a day take a close look. Watch for any differences in the fishes appearance or behavior.