Regal Tang - Paracanthurus hepatus Size:MediumRegal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) The Regal Tang is one of the most recognisable marine fish in the hobby, admired for its vivid blue body, bold black patterning and bright yellow tail. In the wild it inhabits clear, current swept seaward reefs, where it is often seen in loose groups above the reef, with juveniles sheltering among branching corals when alarmed. In the aquarium it is an active, open water swimmer that needs a large, mature system with
Some aquarium references recommend very large systems of around 1
often at moderate depths and sometimes in loose groups
Temperament:Generally peaceful to semi-aggressive
It should be treated as a medium-to-large tang that needs generous swimming space
good oxygenation
they form a size-based hierarchy
known from southern Japan
but large adults need very spacious systems
originating from locales like Indonesia
Its presence creates a more dynamic and engaging aquatic environment for both the observer and the tank inhabitants
Longnose Butterflyfish may be kept in some reef aquariums
Avoid housing with aggressive fish that may intimidate it
