Unicorn Tang

Unicorn Tang

Scientific Name Naso unicornis
Identification Grayish-blue elongated body with a distinctive horn projecting from the forehead. Dramatically shaped.
Maximum Length 24 inches
Origin Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size 250 gallons
Reef Compatibility Reef safe

Behavior

Relatively peaceful for its size; one of the more mellow large tangs. Needs extensive swimming space.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore. Feed macroalgae, nori sheets, spirulina, and meaty supplemental foods.

Cautions

Large adult size demands a very large aquarium.