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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Surgeonfish (Tangs)
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Naso Tang Naso lituratus
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Naso Tang (Naso lituratus)
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| Aliases: Orangespine Unicornfish |
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Family: Acanthuridae
Maximum Size: 18.3 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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A very popular and beautiul fish. Although the Naso Tang will eat most herbivore fare as well as some carnivore preperations, its favorite by far is brown algae. The color of the Naso Tang will evolve as it grows older. Also there is great difference in coloration between the males (darker with orange markings) and females (grayish with yellow markings). |
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The Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) is sometimes called an Orangespine Unicornfish. It belongs to the family named Acanthuridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 18.3 inches in length, the Naso Tang is passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Naso lituratus should not be housed in a tank less than 140 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
