Blue Tang
Shallows Fish Rank 1 day 0.5 Farmable
Blue Tang is a rank 1 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Shallows Fish (spawn point: shallows) and is active during the day. Each catch weighs about 0.5 and measures 30cm, yielding roughly 2.5 meat. It is the base ingredient for Blue Tang Sushi, Roasted Tropical Fish and Garlic.
Where to catch Blue Tang
| Zone | Shallows Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | shallows |
| Active time | day |
| Marinca card | 0009 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 |
| Tier 2 | 2 |
| Tier 3 | 3 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Blue Tang fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 30 |
| Fish per day | 30 |
| Meat per day | 75 |
| Average meat per fish | 2.5 |
| Tank capacity needed | 386 |
| Reliable hold | 131 |
| Density | 3 |
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Dishes made from Blue Tang
How Blue Tang compares in the Shallows Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tang | 1 | 0.5 | 75 | 50% |
| Cardinal Fish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Clownfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Comber | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Emperor Angelfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Flame Angelfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Orbicular Batfish | 1 | 0.3kg | 75 | 50% |
| Pyramid Butterflyfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
Top farm species recorded in the Shallows Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Blue Tang FAQ
Where do you catch Blue Tang in Dave the Diver?
Blue Tang appears in the Shallows Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "shallows", and only during the day. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Blue Tang?
Blue Tang weighs about 0.5 and measures 30cm in length. It is recorded as rank 1 in the Marinca database and yields 2.5 meat on average.
What is Blue Tang used for?
Blue Tang is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Blue Tang Sushi, Roasted Tropical Fish and Garlic. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Blue Tang in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Blue Tang has a breeding rate of 50%, a breed cap of 30 fish and produces about 75 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 386 and holds 131 reliably.