Blue Hippo Tang

Blue Hippo Tang

One of the most recognizable fish in the hobby, the Blue Hippo Tang features vibrant blue coloration with bold black patterning and a bright yellow tail. Active and eye-catching, it makes a great centerpiece in larger reef aquariums.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 4–12 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Blue Hippo Tangs are active swimmers that require open space along with rockwork for hiding. They are generally peaceful but may show aggression toward other tangs.

They are known to be sensitive to stress and require stable water conditions.

Feeding & Diet

Omnivorous with a strong herbivore preference.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Nori
• Frozen foods
• Pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori or algae sheets
• Herbivore pellets
• Frozen foods

Compatibility Notes

Works well with:

• Clownfish
• Wrasses
• Larger peaceful reef fish

Use caution when mixing with other tangs unless the tank is large.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.