Blue Lined Tang (South Pacific) Livestock When young it is deep

When young it is deep blue to black with alternating thin blue and thick white stripes arranged vertically over its whole body and a transparent tail

but may knock over lose decor with their strong tails

It can also be offered meaty foods such as mysis shrimp

and a black band runs over its eyes

always dazzling and have very eye-catching patterns on their mantels

Blue Lined Tang (South Pacific) Livestock When young it is deepThe Blue Lined tang is also called the elongate surgeonfish because of its long shape when fully mature. It has a gorgeous silvery body with blue squiggles running along its body. As it grows it develops a yellow mark on its lips and over its eyes, giving it a distinct look. Males and females are visually identical. The Blue Lined tang can grow to be approximately 1. 5 feet long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 360 gallons