{"product_id":"paracanthurus-hepatus","title":"Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) T.B (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParacanthurus hepatus is one of the best-known surgeonfish. Its bright blue body features a bold black pattern, and its tail is yellow. Juveniles are small, but the species grows large and requires plenty of open swimming space as an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Tang is an active schooling fish that spends a large part of the day swimming and searching for food. When startled, it quickly retreats into the crevices of rocks and corals for shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Grows to approximately 25–30 cm in length\u003cbr\u003e- Highly active swimmer\u003cbr\u003e- Needs a large aquarium with plenty of open swimming space\u003cbr\u003e- Juveniles may thrive in a group, but their space requirements increase quickly\u003cbr\u003e- Especially susceptible to saltwater ich, so high water quality, a varied diet, and minimizing stress are important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum aquarium size: approx. 500–600 l\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 24–27 °C\u003cbr\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003eFeeding: varied diet, including regular marine algae (nori) and other vegetable matter, as well as mysis, brine shrimp, and high-quality dry foods.\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility: generally peaceful toward other fish species. Sufficient space and a suitable combination of species are required when kept with other surgeonfish.\u003cbr\u003eReef safe: yes, reef safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name: Paracanthurus hepatus\u003cbr\u003eEnglish names: Hippo Tang, Blue Tang, Regal Tang\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Indo-Pacific\u003cbr\u003eMaximum size: approx. 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty level: intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502239011139,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus-s-koko-620.webp?v=1772177497","url":"https:\/\/korellifarmi.com\/en\/products\/paracanthurus-hepatus","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}