What fish can live with Vlamingii Tang?

Vlamingii Tang pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Percula Clownfish, Maroon Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Vlamingii Tang

Naso vlamingii

Also known as: Bignose Unicornfish, Vlamingi Tang

Tangspeaceful

Adult size

22″

Minimum tank

250 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~4″ and reaches 22″ over ~3 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Marine algae sheets, herbivore pellets, frozen mysis

Notes

Massive Naso tang, adults reach nearly two feet. Develops dramatic blue facial markings and a long flowing tail in adulthood. Peaceful but needs SERIOUS swimming room. For public aquaria or 250gal+ home tanks only.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Vlamingii Tang

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Vlamingii Tangin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.