Powder Blue Tang (1 Viewer)

Tangs · Oct 20, 2021

Has anybody ever had a powder blue tang? I have never had one and do not know what to expect if I ever get one. Are they the same care level as Yellow or Dori Tang? I can not just go out and get one like yous can. I have to keep an eye out for one on my London Ont. OR Kitchener OR Missisauga trips. ....thanks

frankc · Oct 20, 2021

I have never had a blue, but I have tried powder brown tangs a couple times without much success. They seem to be more sensitive to disease than some of the other tangs, so quarantine the heck out of it if you get one.

steveb · Oct 20, 2021

frankc said:
I have never had a blue, but I have tried powder brown tangs a couple times without much success. They seem to be more sensitive to disease than some of the other tangs, so quarantine the heck out of it if you get one.

IMO Acanthurus genus need better water quality (highly oxygenated) and lots of swimming space and yes seem to be more sensitive to parasites. They also need algae.

Tangs · Oct 20, 2021

Ok thanks for the info. I have the swimming space. But my Dori sometimes scratches after a partial water change. Plus I am on clay with huge trees so my house is humid enough without a bubbler.

Glenn · Oct 20, 2021

This probably more of a rhetorical question, but if you have a fish currently in your system that is showing indications of disease (“scratching “) why on earth would you be considering adding more livestock to that system? In my humble opinion, the focus should be on making sure the fish you have are healthy and disease free.

steveb · Oct 20, 2021

A bubbler isn’t needed but must have good surface agitation for oxygen/co2 exchange (or skimmer etc,).

Tangs · Oct 21, 2021

Like I said...Dori only scratches a bit sometimes after a partial water change. If I raise the water temp over 80 it helps kill off whatever is causing it in a jiffy. I did a partial water change a week ago. Dori did not scratch at all this time but it could of gone better *. That is why I am humbly asking first. Tank has good exchange and 125 is only lightly stocked with fish. Thanks. Powder is no longer a consideration at this time. I only want livestock that is hardier than Dori. Will somebody catch that bat.

reeftopia · Oct 26, 2021

There known as a ich magnet also can get very aggressive to other fish. I have 1 that is beautiful but I went thru a lot of them to get that one.

Tangs · Oct 27, 2021

Ya thanks... I wanted to ask before I got one and nope. Not for me. Around 30 years ago I was told but a guy who works at a coral reef store in Detroit that they were hardier than a Dori but I guess not.

Scoto · Oct 27, 2021

I'm currently quarantining one, it's my first attempt at a powder blue. He's eating, but its more a nibble than stuffing himself with food and only nori sheets so far, so could be worse. Aggression wise no problems yet from the powder blue (weirdly it seems I got a manic yellow eye kole who seems to swap rapidly between "I like food" and "I'll cut you!"). We'll see how it goes I guess.

RR-MAN · Oct 27, 2021

Very unpredictable fish…sometimes it creates a chaotic environment in the tank.

mine was in a 8 ft by 4 ft tank still caused problems with other fish regardless of species.

definitely gorgeous fish to keep but you have to decide if it’s worth keeping. I would gamble on Achilles instead of PBT.

Donnie · Oct 28, 2021

Have one for a couple months so far. Didn’t quartine and just dripped him in. Seems happy but all my years selling them, they are hit and miss. Good luck

saltyanimals · Nov 3, 2021

I have one along with yellow and hippo in a 180. It was added after the others and the yellow is the king of the tank, but I saw it challenge the yellow being even smaller. Consistent with the aggressive nature of this fish as others have mentioned which means it maybe be one of the last fish you can add. They are also one of the biggest ich magnets so do make sure you QT. This is my 3rd trying to get out of QT. First one came from LA and wiped out my tang. 2nd didn’t make out of QT and now finallly this one has been stable in the tank for 2 months. IMHO you want to make sure you’re ready to commit to fighting through issues. Some people avoid them altogether for these reasons.

Tangs · Nov 3, 2021

Thanks and avoiding for now and probably will never get one.

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