Tonganus Tang

Introduction

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Latin Name: Naso tonganus Common Name(s): Tonganus Tang, Bulbnose Unicornfish, Humpnose Unicornfish, Humphead Unicornfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons (MAY NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS) Adult Full Size: 24″
Reef Safe:Yes
UV Required: Yes
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: Vitamin C soaked ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN: Marine Flakes/ Spirulina-Kelp Flakes, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworm, Seaweed, ABN: Trifecta/ Spirulina Brine/ Squid/ Krill, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack/ Emerald Entree/ Seaweed Delight/ Marine Cuisine/ Plankton, LRS: Reef Frenzy/ Herbivore Frenzy

Description: This tang species is a semi-challenging marine fish. They are not ideal for beginner aquarists due to the fact that they are prone to parasites (ich), and this fish grows to be quite large! A UV sterilizer is strongly recommended to help with disease prevention. Feeding Vitamin C on pellet food everyday will also help with disease prevention. The Tonganus Tang is known to be widely distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific and Western Indian Ocean. This fish usually exhibits a silver coloration of the body with an irregular pattern of black spots below the dorsal fin, along with a big protuberance coming off its face, as an adult. The Tonganus Tang will appreciate a large FOWLR or reef aquarium with plenty of space to swim, along with a varied diet including both veggie and meat based foods. We do not recommend mixing this tang with other Naso sp.!