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About Spotted Unicornfish
Naso maculatus is a tang with an elongated, compressed body that is silvery-gray to brown. It is distinguished by dark spots covering the body and head, and adults may develop a small horn-like protrusion on the forehead, characteristic of the genus Naso.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 125-gallon tank; larger for mature adults (300+ gal preferred) • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 • Strong, unidirectional water flow; open swimming space essential • High-quality varied diet: herbivore flakes, nori, quality meaty foods • May nip at corals and small invertebrates; territorial with congeners
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Appearance
- Naso maculatus is a tang with an elongated, compressed body that is silvery-gray to brown. It is distinguished by dark spots covering the body and head, and adults may develop a small horn-like protrusion on the forehead, characteristic of the genus Naso.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Max Size
- 18
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