{"product_id":"yellow-belly-blue-tang","title":"Yellow Belly Blue Tang","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Yellow Belly Blue Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Belly Blue Tang is a striking surgeonfish known for its \u003cstrong\u003eblue body, vibrant yellow belly and yellow highlights around the fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold colouration and active swimming behaviour make it an impressive addition to a large marine or reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is an active grazer that spends much of its time exploring rockwork and searching for algae. A mature aquarium with plenty of established live rock provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Belly Blue Tangs are generally peaceful towards many community fish but can become \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial towards other surgeonfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly similar-shaped tangs. Plenty of swimming space and carefully planned aquascaping are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous and should receive a diet rich in \u003cstrong\u003emarine algae and vegetable matter\u003c\/strong\u003e, including nori, algae-based pellets and other herbivore foods. A varied diet helps maintain their colour, body condition and long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally reef safe and will normally leave corals alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus coeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Belly Blue Tang \/ Atlantic Blue Tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large mature reef aquariums and marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Yellow Belly Blue Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a large aquarium with substantial swimming space is required for long-term care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Yellow Belly Blue Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are commonly kept in coral reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Yellow Belly Blue Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are primarily herbivorous. Provide \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with other suitable marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Yellow Belly Blue Tangs be kept with other tangs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become territorial towards other surgeonfish, especially similar-shaped species. A large aquarium and careful stocking are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature live rock provides natural algae and biofilm for grazing, as well as shelter and exploration areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying one without planning for its adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese fish can grow to around 30 cm and require substantial swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural grazing should be supplemented with regular marine algae and vegetable foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple tangs in insufficient space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can become significant between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature system with established biological filtration and natural grazing surfaces is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintain excellent filtration, oxygenation and stable marine parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48917885517963,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Yellow-Belly-Regal-Blue-Tang-Paracanthurus-hepatus-var.jpg?v=1787031885","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/yellow-belly-blue-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}