AcanthuridaeMarine Fishintermediate
Acanthurus leucosternon Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
Origin: Indian Ocean
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 400 L
- Lifespan
- 10–20
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive toward same-species and similar tangs
About
Acanthurus leucosternon (Powder Blue Tang) is one of the most striking marine fish with its vivid powder-blue body, white face mask, and yellow dorsal fin. Requires spacious aquariums with excellent water quality.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025, temp 24–27°C. Prone to ich — quarantine mandatory. Needs lots of swimming space and Nori algae in diet. Avoid housing with other blue Acanthurus tangs.
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