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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