Pacific Blue Tang Fish “Paracanthurus Hepatus”

The Pacific blue tang, or paracanthurus hepatus, is a colorful fish that can be found in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. It has many different color variations, which include blue, green, yellowish-brown, and white. The colors vary depending on where it lives as well as its age. Juvenile Pacific blue tangs are a lighter color than the adults. Pacific blue tangs can grow up to 18 inches in length and weigh up to four pounds. They have a deep, compressed body with a small head and two dorsal fins that run the length of their bodies. Their tails are forked and they have a single anal fin. The Pacific blue tang is a herbivore and feeds on algae, seaweed, and small invertebrates. They are often found in pairs or small groups.