{"product_id":"regal-tang-yellow-belly-5-7cm","title":"Regal Tang Yellow Belly (5-7cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Belly Regal Tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatin Name: Paracanthurus hepatus var.\u003cbr\u003e(This is a natural color variant of the standard Regal\/Blue Tang, not a separate species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehaviour:\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful toward most tank mates but will demonstrate aggressive behavior toward other fish of its own species. To keep multiple specimens, they should be introduced all at once into a larger marine system.  Active and constant swimmer that requires plenty of open space. Known to wedge itself between rocks when threatened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin:\u003cbr\u003eA natural color variant of the widely distributed Blue Tang, predominantly found in the waters of the Indian Ocean only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet:\u003cbr\u003eHerbivore. Although tangs will eat meaty foods along with other fish in the aquarium, it is important they are offered plenty of marine-based algae or seaweed to strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression, and improve overall health.  Dried nori on a clip, spirulina-based foods, and frozen herbivore preparations are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Safe: ✅ Reef Safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Royal blue body with a yellow tail and black “palette” design. The lower body is yellow in west-central Indian Ocean individuals, distinguishing them from Pacific individuals which have a bluish lower body. \u003cbr\u003e • Small Yellow Belly Blue Tangs will not exhibit the yellow belly coloration until they mature  — juveniles can be difficult to distinguish from standard Blue Tangs\u003cbr\u003e • Tangs in general, including this one, are very susceptible to ich and other skin parasites. Quarantining tangs before introduction to a main display aquarium is strongly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e • Can reach a maximum size of around 12 inches and need to be kept in tanks of at least 125 gallons. Very active and strong swimmers, requiring longer tanks with lots of swimming room. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Two Corals Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45338198474861,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/5553\/4701\/files\/FullSizeRender_b647b531-b5aa-4aaa-979e-d26b9d970ebc.jpg?v=1781443746","url":"https:\/\/2corals.co.za\/products\/regal-tang-yellow-belly-5-7cm","provider":"Two Corals Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}