{"product_id":"blue-hippo-tang-med","title":"BLUE HIPPO TANG MED","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlue Hippo Tang (Medium)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with One Unmistakable Electric-Blue Showpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an iconic reef-tank centerpiece... Few marine specimens command attention like the Blue Hippo Tang (\u003cem\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/em\u003e). Its vivid royal-blue body, bold black palette marking, and sunshine-yellow tail make it one of the most visually striking saltwater species available to hobbyists — and one of the most sought-after in the trade. This is not a background specimen; it owns every aquascape it inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt medium size, this specimen is past its most delicate juvenile stage and settling into a confident, active personality — making it a rewarding addition for intermediate to advanced aquarists. Blue Hippo Tangs are energetic open-water swimmers that appreciate space, rockwork for resting, and consistent water quality. They're known for their social curiosity and will quickly become the most-watched species in your saltwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Hippo Tang \/ Pacific Blue Tang \/ Regal Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (approx. 3–4 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — best suited for established saltwater tanks with stable parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive toward other tangs; generally peaceful with unrelated species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — dried seaweed (nori), spirulina, high-quality pellets, and frozen mysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F | pH 8.1–8.4 | Salinity 1.020–1.025 | High flow, well-oxygenated water strongly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility until it is feeding confidently and thriving — so what arrives at your door is ready for reef life, not just transit. When you buy Blue Hippo Tang online, this is the standard you should expect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54700472172819,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-2691.png?v=1789191834","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/blue-hippo-tang-med","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}