Powder Blue Tang

Powder Blue Tang
(Acanthurus leucosternon)

• Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons

• Care Level: Advanced

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Reef Safe: Yes

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 72–78°F

  • pH: 7.8–8.5

  • Salinity: 1.022–1.026

• Maximum Size: Up to 9 inches

• Diet: Herbivorous – primarily grazes on algae

• Natural Habitat: Indo-Pacific, with a notable presence around Sri Lanka

• Family: Acanthuridae

The Powder Blue Tang is a strikingly colorful and active species, best suited for experienced aquarists due to its sensitivity to water quality and susceptibility to diseases like marine ich. It thrives in large, well-established reef aquariums with ample swimming space and live rock for grazing. While generally reef-safe, it may show