AquaShop - Stock Log #9 " The Blue Tang "
Hello and welcome back to The AquaShop Stock Log. 🐠
In this series we will be showcasing the different types of fish you might find in an aspiring fish shop!
take notes shop owners!
Starting with some of the more commonly found fish we will work our way up to the more sought after species of fish that only an experienced caretaker could handle.
The Blue Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus
Salt Water
The Blue Tang is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish and popular fish in marine aquariums. The regal Blue Tang can be found throughout the reefs of the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. They live in pairs or small groups of 8 to 14 individuals. They can also be found near cauliflower corals on the seaweed side of coral reefs.
The regal blue tang is of minor commercial fisheries importance; however, it is a bait fish. The flesh has a strong odor and is not highly prized. This fish may cause ciguatera poisoning if consumed by humans. However, regal blue tangs are collected commercially for the aquarium trade.
Handling the tang risks the chances of being badly cut by the caudal spine. These spines, on both sides of the caudal peduncle, are extended from the body when the fish is stressed. The quick, thrashing sideways motion of the tail can produce deep wounds that result in swelling and discoloration, posing a risk of infection.
Chameleon of the Sea
Blue tangs are capable of adjusting the intensity of their hue from light blue to deep purple.
Don't eat Dory!
The flesh of the blue tang is poisonous
We will continue to show more information on these fish as time comes. More information can be read about these fish HERE.
That's all we have for today shop keeps! Keep an eye out for our next post and remember, just keep swimming!
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