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2. www.nationalgeographic.com › fish › factsBlue tang, facts and photos - National Geographic

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3. www.thoughtco.com › blue-tang-fish-facts-4173842Blue Tang Facts: Habitat, Diet, Behavior - ThoughtCo

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   Nov 5, 2019 · Surprisingly, the blue tang isn't always blue. An adult regal blue tang is a flat-bodied, round-shaped fish with a royal blue body, black "palette" design, and a yellow tail. It reaches 30 cm (12 inches) in length and weighs around 600 g (1.3 lbs), with males typically growing larger than females.

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5. www.americanoceans.org › species › blue-tangBlue Tang: Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - American Oceans

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   Adult blue tangs can grow up to 10-12 inches long and weigh around 1.3 lbs, males tend to be larger than females. The fish is flat with an oval body shape, smaller scales, and a slightly pointed nose. Blue tangs are classified as surgeonfish because of their scalpel-like spines along the top and bottom of their body.

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   Jul 17, 2020 · Blue tangs were made widely popular after the release of Finding Nemo. These relatively rare in the wild fish have many names including palette surgeonfish, ...

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7. fishtankfun.com › blue-tang-care-informationBlue Tang Care, Information, & Pictures (Hippo Tang)

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   Aug 22, 2023 · Blue tangs are relatively small fish, growing to an average length of 8 inches. These fish are slow growers and can take up to 2 years to reach their full size of 8 inches. Juveniles are usually around 2-3 inches in length and have a less vibrant coloration than adults. Blue tangs are known to live for up to 20 years in suitable conditions.

8. www.saltwateraquariumblog.com › blue-hippo-tangBlue tang fish care guide: size, facts, photos, tank mates

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   Oct 18, 2021 · The Blue Tang can be safely kept with many of the most popular community saltwater fish, including most clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, and dwarf angelfish. Advanced aquarium owners have also successfully kept Paracanthurus hepatus with other Tang and Surgeonfish species as tank mates, by acclimating the tangs to very large aquarium systems at the same time.

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   How big do blue tang fish get?

   • Adult blue tangs can grow up to 10-12 inches long and weigh around 1.3 lbs, males tend to be larger than females. The fish is flat with an oval body shape, smaller scales, and a slightly pointed nose. Blue tangs are classified as surgeonfish because of their scalpel-like spines along the top and bottom of their body.

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   Is a blue tang always blue?

   • Surprisingly, the blue tang isn't always blue. An adult regal blue tang is a flat-bodied, round-shaped fish with a royal blue body, black "palette" design, and a yellow tail. It reaches 30 cm (12 inches) in length and weighs around 600 g (1.3 lbs), with males typically growing larger than females.

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   What does a regal blue tang look like?

   • An adult regal blue tang is a flat-bodied, round-shaped fish with a royal blue body, black "palette" design, and a yellow tail. It reaches 30 cm (12 inches) in length and weighs around 600 g (1.3 lbs), with males typically growing larger than females. However, the juvenile fish is bright yellow, with blue spots near its eyes.

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   Where do blue tang fish live?

   • Blue tangs are found in the pacific ocean, ranging from the coast of east africa to japan. These fish prefer warm waters and are commonly seen near coral reefs. Blue tangs are known to inhabit shallow, warm waters with clear visibility. They often school together near coral reefs, feeding on small invertebrates and algae.

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10. seaworld.org › animals › factsBlue Tang Facts and Information | United Parks & Resorts

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    Blue tangs are often found swimming in large schools cruising over the reef top, grazing on algae. These conglomerations are often composed of multiple species within the Acanthuridae (surgeonfish and tangs) family. The blue tang possesses a sharp spine, or modified scale, located along either lateral edge of the caudal peduncle.