Naso elegans

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Blonde Orangespine Unicornfish
Blonde Orangespine Unicornfish
Species Naso elegans
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 18.11 in

40-46 cm (15.7-18.1")

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Herbivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

6-10 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Blonde Naso Tang, Elegant Unicornfish, Blonde Orangespine Unicornfish, Indian Orangespine Unicornfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Very similar in shape and colour to the Naso lituratus, and some believe them to be the same species. The primary difference being the yellow dorsal fin on the N.elegans and whereas the N.lituratus is found in the Western and Central Pacific, the N.elgans is found in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.

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Facts about Naso elegans
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blonde Orangespine Unicornfish
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Acanthuridae  +
Foods Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 18.11 in (46 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Naso elegans
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