{"product_id":"hippo-tang-xl","title":"Hippo Tang- XL","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eHippo Tang – XL – \u003cem data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"20\"\u003eParacanthurus hepatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"49\"\u003eThe XL Hippo Tang displays the classic deep-blue body, bold black palette pattern, and bright yellow tail that make this species one of the most recognizable fish in the hobby. At this larger size, it shows confident, continuous swimming behavior and a strong presence in the aquarium. Known for its active personality and playful movements through rockwork, an XL Hippo Tang quickly becomes a standout centerpiece fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eThis species requires a \u003cstrong data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"495\"\u003elarge, mature reef system\u003c\/strong\u003e with long swimming runs, stable water parameters, and strong, oxygen-rich flow. Add only after the aquarium has been established for many months to ensure stability and reduced stress. A \u003cstrong data-end=\"748\" data-start=\"712\"\u003eminimum tank size of 180 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for an XL specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eHippo Tangs are heavy grazers and should receive a varied diet that includes algae-based foods and premium offerings from \u003cstrong data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eSan Francisco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"926\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"938\"\u003ePE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eTDO\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"959\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e. For essential plant matter and continuous grazing nutrition, supplement daily with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1065\"\u003eJulian Sprung’s Sea Veggies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eApproximate product size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"–7.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NO_VENDOR","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42069626880087,"sku":"7606194","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4742\/3319\/files\/Hippo_Tang_a2f5fd2b-7f45-4593-8ee2-290f4f826fcf.jpg?v=1763850493","url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/hippo-tang-xl","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}