Naso tang Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Common Name(s)Naso tang
Scientific Name(s)Naso lituratus
Family Name
Water TypeSaltwater
DescriptionAn attractive reef safe fish that often makes a great display specimen for larger reef aquariums with plenty of open swimming space. The Naso Tang is usually not aggressive towards other tank mates, with the possible exception of conspecifics. Can be kept in pairs in larger display aquariums. This fish may jump out of an open aquarium so make sure you have a lid on you tank. Specific gravity 1.020- 1.025, Minimum tank size 120 gallons
OriginHawaii, Indo pacific.
DietFeed a diet rich in vegetable matter including frozen herbivore foods, dried seaweed, or live macro algae.
Care LevelModerate
Temperature72 - 78 (Deg. F.)
Preferred Ph8.2
Kh0