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    Thread: Nov 2011 - Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)

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      Nov 2011 - Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)

      This months fish of the month is the Powder Blue Tang(PBT).

      This is one of the two fish that brought me into this hobby.

      Appearance
      The Powder Blue Tang, also known as the Powder Blue Surgeonfish, has an oval body shape with extremely colorful, bold markings. It is prized for its vivid colors and bold markings, with several varying shades of blue accented by yellow and white. Bright yellow highlights the dorsal and pectoral fins, and striking blue-black markings outline the face and tail.

      Diet
      Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of marine based seaweed and algae. This will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health.

      General Information
      It is a commonly-sold fish that is moderately difficult to care for, although its popularity is easily exceeded by the Blue tang and Yellow Tang. They are very prone to Cryptocaryon irritants (marine ich) infections so be careful when purchasing. Most aquarium fish providers run low levels of copper in their systems to keep parasites at bay, but not enough to kill the parasites, when they are brought home they should be kept in an isolation tank for at least 6 weeks before introducing them to the display tank.

      A somewhat shy fish, the Powder Blue Tang should be provided with ample room to move around and lots of places to hide. Does best in a well established aquarium with an ample growth of algae present to graze on at its leisure. Considered reef safe, but an individual may pick at large polyped stony corals if not well fed. It is recommended that a 125 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is extremely aggressive towards other Tangs or Surgeonfish, especially those similar in form and color, and should be the only one in the tank except in very large systems: introduce all at once if more than one is to be maintained in the same aquarium.




      A PBT with Marine Ich
      Last edited by Yolo; 11-25-2011 at 01:45 PM.
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      OMG that first pic is amazing!!

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      I agree...first pic is AMAZING!!! Get that poor guy in the last pic some help

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      Very nice first pic.
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      Powder Blues are one of the most stunning and gorgeous fishes in reefing.. and yes.. a big +++ for the first picture
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      Great fish!! I've had mine over 5 years now.





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      is he the only tang in your tank? how did you avoid the ich? i lost one to ich... =/

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      Quote Originally Posted by SDguy View Post
      Great fish!! I've had mine over 5 years now.





      Beautiful fish and pictures Peter!

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      Peter your PBT is absolutely disgusting and you should give him to me so you can get that ugly out of your tank.

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      +1 Jason

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      Here is my guy. Had him over 4 years. His name is "Blue Boy"

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      Quote Originally Posted by Shells View Post
      Here is my guy. Had him over 4 years. His name is "Blue Boy"

      Very nice Shelly!
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      Dang, you have an ugly one also Shelly. I would gladly volunteer to take it off your hands. I have seen several pictures of your tank and you do not need this eyesore in there

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      Agree with JT...one of the top fish that made we want to get into saltwater....here is mine, bought off another reefer who was breaking down his system about 2 years ago. I always chuckle when people won't pay more for an established fish, especially ones that don't have best track record of survival in aquariums. While PBT's may be beautiful that can also be extremely aggressive so keep that in mind if you are looking to get one. It's the only tang in my 120.



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