Lipstick Naso-Tang (Naso lituratus)

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Reef Safe?

True

Invert Safe?

True

Maximum Fish Size

18 inches

Minimum Acceptable Tank Size

125 gallon

Description

The Naso Tang comes in several varieties from Hawaii, the Indo-Pacific and the Red Sea. This Lipstick Tang originates from the Indo-Pacific region and is also referred to as a Blonde Naso Tang. The Blond Naso has a lighter coloring that will darken to a bluish gray as it matures. This is a beautiful Tang that develops a dark mask. The Naso will get along with tank mates and other Tangs, but those with the same shape should be avoided.

Feeding

It will accept meaty foods, but is primarily a vegetarian and should be offered a variety of vegetable based foods such as dried seaweed and marine algae at least three times per week to keep its immune system healthy and colors vibrant.