Hippo (Blue) Tang (South Pacific) Tangs & Surgeonfish Most non-photosynthetic species are supported

Most non-photosynthetic species are supported by an armature of fused calcareous sclerites which may be brittle

They may be aggressive with other triggerfish and two should only be kept together in sufficiently large aquariums

Pufferfish have shiny eyes that often appear to shimmer a turquoise color but may also at times appear glossed over

and also possibly predators which would otherwise target it as an easy meal

This uncommon small polyped coral resembles a Stylophora or Porites

Hippo (Blue) Tang (South Pacific) Tangs & Surgeonfish Most non-photosynthetic species are supportedThe Hippo tang is one of the most widely recognized of the tangs, and goes by many names. Its body is primarily bright blue, with a distinctive black pattern extending from the eye towards the tail, which gives it another popular name, the Pallete tang, because this black pattern looks like a painter's pallete. Its bold blue color has also earned it the name Pacific blue tang. This beautiful fish also has a bright yellow tail. The South Pacific