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About Humpback Unicornfish
Blue-gray body with a characteristic horn-like protuberance on the forehead that becomes more pronounced with age. Dark spots cover the body, and the caudal fin displays yellow and orange coloration. Adults develop a humped profile, especially males.
Key facts
- Diet
- herbivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Columnaris, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality marine algae, nori, spirulina, and algae-based pellets 2-3 times daily. Supplement with occasional meaty foods like mysis shrimp. Provide plenty of live rock and macroalgae for natural grazing.
- Max Size
- 24
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding coral reef regions.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Requires 300+ gallon tank with strong water flow and open swimming space • Prefers cooler water: 72–76°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Feed varied diet: high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and occasional vegetable matter • May develop aggression toward other unicornfish and similar species over time • Provide excellent filtration and regular water changes to maintain water quality
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 300 gallons
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