Naso Tang |
CARE LEVEL | TEMPERAMENT | DIET |
REEF SAFE |
Moderate | Semi-Aggressive |
Herbivore |
Yes |
PURCHASE SIZE | MAX SIZE |
ORIGIN |
MIN TANK SIZE |
S: 2-3" M: 3-4" L: 4-6" XL: 6-8" XXL: 8"+ |
18" |
Fiji, Hawaii, Indo, Phili., Sri Lanka |
180g |
SG |
TEMPERATURE |
dKH |
pH |
1.020-1.025 | 72-78F |
8-12 |
8.1-8.4 |
View Marine Fish Compatibility Chart Naso lituratus The Naso Tang, also known as the Orange-spine Unicornfish, or Surgeonfish darkens with age. When matured, the body takes on a reddish-brown tone and the juvenile striping is supplemented with additional color. The tail will develop into a lyre shape with two elongated streamers. The face undergoes the largest change. A thin, black mask forms between the eyes and mouth. The mask is outlined with bright yellow and the lips develop a reddish-orange color.
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