{"product_id":"blue-hippo-tang-m-preorder","title":"Blue Hippo Tang M - Preorder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Hippo Tang (\u003cem\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Hippo Tang brings vivid royal blue, a bold black pattern, and a bright yellow tail to a large saltwater aquarium. An active swimmer, it adds constant movement and color to open areas of a reef display. Its familiar appearance makes it a favorite, but it needs substantially more room as it grows than its medium purchase size may suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e This fish is ordered from our supplier after you place your order; it is not currently held at Island Reef Aquatics. After arrival, we hold it for a \u003cstrong\u003e7-day quarantine\u003c\/strong\u003e. We’ll confirm pickup or shipping once it is ready. Supplier availability and arrival dates may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Hippo Tang, Regal Tang, Palette Surgeonfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Offered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; actual size may vary by supplier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, though it may be territorial with other tangs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally reef safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large, established aquarium with substantial open swimming room; plan for its adult size\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A varied diet of quality marine foods, including meaty foods and marine algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this tang long, unobstructed swimming space along with secure places to retreat into the rockwork. Introduce it thoughtfully if other tangs are present, and avoid crowding it into a tank sized only for the fish you receive today. Like other surgeonfish, it has a sharp spine near the tail and should be handled carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet rather than relying on algae alone. Small marine plankton and other animal foods are part of its natural diet; quality frozen or prepared marine foods alongside algae-based offerings provide variety in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blue Hippo Tang is a vivid centerpiece for a spacious reef aquarium, rewarding keepers who can give it the swimming room and long-term care it needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct image is representative. Color, pattern, and exact size may vary between individual fish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48881206427842,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep17_2026_02_15_35AM.png?v=1789792952","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/blue-hippo-tang-m-preorder","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}