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About Sleek Unicornfish
A sleek, elongated fish with a deep blue to dark gray body and pale silvery-white ventral surface. Naso hexacanthus is distinguished by its streamlined profile and a small frontal horn (less prominent than in other Naso species), with six spines on the tail base.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, White Spot Syndrome
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Max Size
- 24
- Care Requirements
- • Requires 180+ gallon aquarium with strong, unidirectional current • Water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • High oxygen levels essential; powerful skimmer and circulation needed • Herbivorous; offer varied algae-based foods and supplemental vegetables • May nip coral polyps and pick at ornamental invertebrates; monitor behavior
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from East Africa through the Great Barrier Reef to the Hawaiian Islands, typically found in deeper reef environments from 20 to 300 meters depth.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A sleek, elongated fish with a deep blue to dark gray body and pale silvery-white ventral surface. Naso hexacanthus is distinguished by its streamlined profile and a small frontal horn (less prominent than in other Naso species), with six spines on the tail base.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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