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Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
Most ich-prone tang — quarantine mandatory. Needs 180gal+ with strong flow; advanced reefkeepers only.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- saltwater
- min tank gallons
- 180
- adult size in
- 9
- temperature range f
- 72-78
- ph range
- 8.1-8.4
- salinity sg
- 1.024-1.026
- care difficulty
- advanced
- aggression
- semi_aggressive
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- herbivore
- lifespan years
- 10-15
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Bulk Reef Supply public guides · ingest 2026-05-06
- ReefBuilders public spec PDFs · ingest 2026-05-06
- Manufacturer spec sheets (Fluval, Eheim, Seachem, Hygger, NICREW, Inkbird, Hagen, Aqueon, Waterbox, Innovative Marine, Red Sea, UNS, Cobalt, Finnex, Hydor, Twinstar, Kessil, AI, CO2Art, GLA, Aquatek, ADA, CaribSea, Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, Sicce, Ecotech Marine, AquaTop, API, Salifert, Hanna) · ingest 2026-05-06
- r/Aquariums + r/PlantedTank + r/ReefTank public threads · ingest 2026-05-06