Yellow Belly Blue Hippo Tang
A premium variation of the Blue Hippo Tang featuring a more vibrant yellow belly and enhanced coloration. Active, eye-catching, and constantly swimming, this species is a favorite centerpiece fish for larger reef aquariums.
🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating
Quick Facts
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive
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Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
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Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
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Size: Ranging from approximately 4–12 inches at adult size
Behavior & Husbandry
Yellow Belly 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 sensitive to stress and benefit greatly from stable water conditions and proper acclimation.
Feeding & Diet
Omnivorous with strong herbivorous tendencies.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- Nori
- Frozen foods
- Pellets
In Your Aquarium:
- Nori or algae sheets
- Herbivore pellets
- Frozen foods
A varied diet helps maintain coloration and overall health.
Compatibility Notes
Compatible with:
- Clownfish
- Wrasses
- Larger peaceful reef fish
Use caution when mixing with other tangs unless the aquarium is large and carefully planned.
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.
