Blue Tang
Hi! I’m a Blue Tang
The Blue Tang is a brightly coloured fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific in sheltered coral reefs. They often live in pairs or small groups of up to 14 individuals.
Blue Tang feed on both plankton and algae, and play an important role in the ecosystem: eating and removing algae that would otherwise kill or impair the coral it grows on.
Blue Tang Facts
Taxonomy
Paracanthurus hepatus
Population Movement
Increasing
Current Animals
Life Span (captive)
8-12 years
Weight
600g
Reproduction
Spawning takes place year round, with a peak between April and September. When this occurs, fish will change colour from a dark blue to a light blue.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
3
Life Span (wild)
30+ years
Size
15cm
Gestation
Distribution
Indo-Pacific