Blonde Naso Tang

Blonde Naso Tang

Naso elegans

Also known as: Elegant Unicornfish, Indian Ocean Orangespine Unicornfish

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🌿 Herbivore Reef Safe

Similar to the naso tang but with a blonde or gray body and more prominent orange markings on the dorsal and caudal spine area.

Tank Size

125 gal
minimum (180+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

16"
40.6 cm

Lifespan

15+ years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a very large tank as an active, large-bodied swimmer. Relatively peaceful for its size. Quarantine recommended.

Feeding

Nori seaweed, marine algae sheets, spirulina, and frozen mysis.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8" Cinnamon Clownfish 5" Pink Skunk Clownfish 3.5" Saddleback Clownfish 5" Skunk Clownfish 4"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Azure Damselfish 2.5"

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