{"product_id":"purple-powder-blue-hybrid-tang","title":"Purple Powder Blue Hybrid Tang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Hybrid Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare and spectacular naturally occurring hybrid between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Tang (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus leucosternon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhitecheek\/Goldrim Tang (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus nigricans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each individual can display a slightly different combination of traits from both parent species, making these hybrids especially unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir coloration can include gorgeous shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowder blue, deep blue-black, yellow and white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often with a distinctive blend of facial and body markings not seen on a standard Powder Blue Tang. As the fish matures, its coloration and pattern can become even more impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike its parent species, the Powder Blue Hybrid is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive, powerful swimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that requires plenty of open swimming room, excellent water quality and strong water movement. It will spend much of the day grazing throughout the aquarium and should have regular access to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae and nori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder Blue Hybrids are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and generally leave corals and invertebrates alone. However, they can be territorial toward other tangs and similarly shaped fish, particularly once established. Careful planning is recommended when keeping multiple surgeonfish together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet is important for maintaining excellent body condition and coloration. Offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enori and other marine algae daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplemented with spirulina-based foods and high-quality frozen and prepared marine foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthurus leucosternon × Acanthurus nigricans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powder Blue Hybrid Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive to Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 125+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Ocean \/ Natural Hybrid Zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because this fish is a natural hybrid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno two individuals necessarily look exactly alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The balance of Powder Blue and Whitecheek characteristics can vary from fish to fish, giving each specimen its own distinctive pattern and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335917879350,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-3273.jpg?v=1787417994","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/purple-powder-blue-hybrid-tang","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}