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About Bignose Unicornfish
Naso vlamingii is a large tan to brownish tang with a stocky body and a distinctive prominent bony protrusion (horn or hump) on the forehead. Adults develop a pronounced knob above the snout, which is the source of the common name "Bignose."
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Bacterial Infections
- Aka
- Vlamingii tang
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and northward to the Philippines and Taiwan.
- Care Requirements
- • Requires 200+ gallon tank; large, active swimmer • Stable parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.020–1.025 • Powerful filtration and strong water flow essential • Prefers open swimming space with minimal obstruction
- Min tank size
- 200 gallons
- Max Size
- 24
- Care Level
- Hard
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae, seaweed, mollusks (in both wild and aquarium settings)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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