Naso Tang

The Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) is among the most elegant tangs available – its streamlined body, vibrant orange lips, yellow facial accents, and distinctive twin tail streamers in adult males give it a look unlike any other reef fish. Naso Tangs are open-water swimmers that require significant horizontal swimming space; a tank of at least 180 gallons is recommended for long-term health. They are herbivores that graze constantly and benefit from a diet rich in dried and fresh macroalgae, supplemented with quality frozen herbivore preparations. Peaceful toward dissimilar tank mates but may show aggression toward other large tangs; introduce carefully into established communities. Generally reef safe with robust coral colonies, though care should be taken with small, delicate frags.