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About Spotted Unicornfish
The Spotted Unicornfish is a large, laterally compressed tang with a grayish-blue body covered in distinctive dark spots and blotches. It possesses a prominent horn-like rostral protuberance on the forehead (more pronounced in males), and a venomous spine at the base of the tail characteristic of the surgeon tang family.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Spotted Unicornfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- The Spotted Unicornfish is a large, laterally compressed tang with a grayish-blue body covered in distinctive dark spots and blotches. It possesses a prominent horn-like rostral protuberance on the forehead (more pronounced in males), and a venomous spine at the base of the tail characteristic of the surgeon tang family.
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (Cryptocaryon), marine velvet, fin damage, parasitic infections
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea eastward to Hawaii and the central Pacific. Found throughout coral reef habitats in tropical waters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallon tank with substantial open swimming space • Temperature range 72–78°F; salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Herbivorous; feed high-quality marine algae, nori, spirulina-based pellets, and occasional blanched vegetables daily • Peaceful temperament, but may become territorial with other large tangs; introduce as one of the last fish • Maintain excellent water quality and strong water circulation to prevent parasitic infections
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Max Size
- 27
- Care Level
- Moderate
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