The Vlamingi Tang (Naso vlamingii), also known as the Bignose Unicornfish, is a large and striking reef fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are often gray to brown, but adults develop bold electric blue markings and a pronounced forehead bump. They can grow up to 24 inches, making them one of the largest tangs in the hobby, and require a very large aquarium with ample swimming space and rockwork for grazing. Generally peaceful, they do well with a variety of tankmates and thrive on a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter, making them both impressive and hardy centerpiece fish for advanced aquarists with the space to house them.
The Vlamingi Tang (Naso vlamingii), also known as the Bignose Unicornfish, is a large and striking reef fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are often gray to brown, but adults develop bold electric blue markings and a pronounced forehead bump. They can grow up to 24 inches, making them one of the largest tangs in the hobby, and require a very large aquarium with ample swimming space and rockwork for grazing. Generally peaceful, they do well with a variety of tankmates and thrive on a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter, making them both impressive and hardy centerpiece fish for advanced aquarists with the space to house them.
