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
WYSIWYG Specimen
✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
✔ Size: Medium (Approximately 4")
✔ In Our Care Since: August 26, 2026
✔ Currently Housed at Lush Corals
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.
