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Naso Tang (Naso lituratus & N. elegans)
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Date of last review
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Fri July 25, 2008
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Average Price
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Average Rating
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100% of reviewers
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None indicated
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9.0
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Description:
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Compatibility: Reef Safe
Maximum Size: 18"
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Temperature: 72-78
Diet: Will accept frozen prepared foods, pellets, supplimented with algae
Level of care: Medium
General Notes: The Naso Tang, also known as the Tri Color Tang, or Lipstick Tang, is a great tang choice for even less expirienced aquarists with larger sized tanks. The "Blonde naso", once considered a color variety of N. lituratus, is now classified as a different species alltogether, Naso elegans. The Blonde species is a Red Sea native, whereas N. lituratus hails from the Pacific. N. elegans comprises the same over all color of N. lituratus but with a bright yellow or orange dorsal fin (shown in picture). Both are similar in husbandry. Some larger male specimens have long streamers on the tail fin, which can increase the desirability and worth of the fish by a considerable amount. They have potential to attain lengths of up to 18" but most individuals in captivity do not reach the top threshold of adult size. More than one per tank isn't reccomended. When mantaining more than one tang in the same aquarium it is best to add simultaneously.
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Author
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kevin4052002
Medium Fish
Registered: July 2005
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 433
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Review Date: Fri July 25, 2008
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
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Pros:
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Easy to keep as long as it is well fed.
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Cons:
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Expect to pay $125 minimum for males sporting streamers.
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I haven't had anything but rapid success with these fish in my tanks and in client's tanks. They eat within a couple days after being introduced into the tanks, and within a month or two they will carefully eat from your hand. Mine doesn't care what you throw at it either, from freeze-dried plankton and frozen silversides, to seaweed and Formula 2 flakes. I would recommend this fish to those that have a tank 125 gallons or more and are looking for a fish that will bring color and activity to the tank.
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