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.

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