![]() This fish loves open water and hiding spots, so some live rock scattered around the sides and back of the tank is also required. These fish need a tank which is at least 100 gallons, or ideally 200, meaning that they are only suited to more experienced aquarists. Blue Tangs are also susceptible to parasites so you’ll need to quarantine them before adding them to your main tank. To ensure they start feeding properly and don’t become stressed they need to be acclimatized to tank life very slowly. They reach up to 12 inches and as open swimmers like to swim around freely. ![]() You can expect one of these fish to cost in between £15 to £70, depending on whether you buy a juvenile or an adult specimen. It is a brilliant blue colour with black markings stretching from its tail to its eyes and sunshine yellow pectoral and caudal fins. About the Blue Regal TangĪlso known as the Blue Hippo Tang, the Royal Blue Tang, the Regal Tang and the Palette Surgeonfish, the Blue Tang is a very popular fish in the aquarium industry, rising to fame after the release of the films Finding Nemo and its sequel Finding Dory. ![]() Here, Robert Woods from Fishkeeping World advises that keeping such a beautiful fish in a home aquarium can be challenging, noting the key considerations to their successful care. The release of the film 'Finding Nemo' saw a rise in the popularity of ‘Dory’, the forgetful but lovable Blue Regal Tang.
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