Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Powder Blue Tang's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
8 - 8.4
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
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What to know before you buy.
A gorgeous but challenging fish with a powder blue body and black mask. It is highly aggressive towards other tangs and extremely susceptible to ich, making it difficult to keep.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Powder Blue Tang healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Powder Blue Tang's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Powder Blue Tang is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for saltwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Powder Blue Tang is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in saltwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Powder Blue Tang vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Powder Blue Tang in a similar setup.
Kole Tang
Ctenochaetus strigosus
Purple Tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
Blue Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus
Powder Brown Tang
Acanthurus japonicus
Chevron Tang
Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
Clown Tang
Acanthurus lineatus