{"product_id":"yellow-belly-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus","title":"Yellow Belly Hippo Tang — Paracanthurus hepatus","description":"\u003cp data-fish-navigation=\"back\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tangs\/paracanthurus-hepatus\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 6px 8px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #D9DDE1;border-radius:4px;color:#123B5D !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#123B5D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e← Back to Hippo Tangs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-fish-care=\"summary\" aria-label=\"Care at a glance\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #D9DDE1;border-radius:16px;padding:16px;margin:16px 0 24px;color:#123B5D;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#123B5D !important;\"\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:8px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#6944B8;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◇\u003c\/span\u003eCare level\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#B33A57;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e↔\u003c\/span\u003eTemperament\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan be territorial toward tangs\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#21774D;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eReef compatibility\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGenerally compatible\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#A75110;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e↔\u003c\/span\u003eAdult size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003e12 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#126A80;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e▤\u003c\/span\u003eRecommended tank\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003e180+ US gal\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#6944B8;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◎\u003c\/span\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWestern Indian Ocean range; ask about the lot\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#126A80;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◈\u003c\/span\u003eDiet\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"margin:0;color:#40566B !important;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#B33A57;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003eSuggested foods\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;color:#123B5D !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNori, marine pellets and frozen foods\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Belly Hippo Tang is a color form of \u003cem\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/em\u003e associated with the western Indian Ocean. It has the familiar blue body and black palette marking of the Blue Hippo Tang, with yellow extending from the tail onto the underside. The extent and intensity of the yellow can vary with size and between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to about 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended adult aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 180 US gallons and 6 feet long, with room to swim and rock crevices for shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally compatible with corals and invertebrates. Plan introductions carefully when keeping other tangs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer marine algae or nori regularly alongside quality marine pellets and appropriately sized frozen foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI choose this tang for the space it will need as an adult. I recommend quarantining new arrivals and confirming that the fish is feeding reliably before moving it into the display. If belly coloration matters to you, ask about the individual fish before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS, M and L refer to purchase size. Contact us for current batch measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tangs\"\u003eExplore Tangs\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003eShop Marine Fish\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/livestock\"\u003eBrowse Livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-fish-navigation=\"compare\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompare Hippo Tang varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,145px),1fr));gap:10px;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;min-width:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus\" style=\"display:block;height:100%;padding:10px;border:1px solid #D9DDE1;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;color:#123B5D !important;-webkit-text-fill-color:#123B5D;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/blue_hippo.png?v=1794271732\u0026amp;width=360\" alt=\"Blue Hippo Tang\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBlue Hippo Tang\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Francois Neo","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":68411866153183,"sku":"LIV-HEPATUS-YB-S","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":68411866185951,"sku":"LIV-HEPATUS-YB-M","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":68411866218719,"sku":"LIV-HEPATUS-YB-L","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/Yellowbelly_blue_hippo.png?v=1794271824","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/yellow-belly-hippo-tang-paracanthurus-hepatus","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}