Quick Stats
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Moderate |
Temperament
Peaceful |
Color Form
Yellow, Grey, Black, Orange |
Diet
Herbivore |
Reef Compatible
Yes |
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72-78°F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12 |
Max. Size
18 inches |
Family
Acanthuridae |
Minimum Tank Size
180 gallons |
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Description
The Blonde Naso Tang (Naso elegans) is a striking, large fish that is popular among marine aquarium enthusiasts. It is easily recognized by its vivid yellow dorsal and facial markings, with the males featuring long, flowing tail streamers. While peaceful in nature, it can be territorial if housed with other tangs, particularly those of the same shape and size.
As a herbivore, the Blonde Naso Tang feeds primarily on marine algae, making it a useful addition to a reef tank for algae control. This tang requires a very spacious aquarium due to its potential size and active swimming habits, making a tank of at least 180 gallons essential for its well-being.
The Blonde Naso Tang thrives in stable water conditions with proper care and a well-maintained diet of algae, seaweed, and other marine plant matter. It is reef safe and typically does well with a variety of peaceful tank mates, making it a beautiful and functional choice for large, mature aquariums.
| Size | Medium, Large 4-5", Large Streamer 5-6", Medium 3-4", Small 2-3", XL 6-7", XL W/ Streamers, XXL W/Streamers, XXLarge 7" |
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