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Naso unicornis

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Unicorn Surgeonfish
Unicorn Surgeonfish
Species Naso unicornis
Family Acanthuridae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,135.624 liters
1,135,623.534 mL

300 US Gallons (1135.6L)

Size 60.96 cm

20-24 " (50.8-61cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.0 - 8.5
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 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Unicorn Surgeonfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Unicorn Tang

[edit] Synonyms

Chaetodon unicornis, Acanthurus unicornis

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

The Unicorn Surgeonfish is blue-green to olive in colour with a blue edge on the dorsal and anal fins and two bright blue dots appear at the peduncle spines near the tail. The horn of the Unicorn Surgeonfish develops when the fish reaches a size of approximately 6" (15.2cm). It is located far back on the head and does not extend farther than the tip of the snout. It has large, permanently erect peduncle spines which can easily be tangled in a net or cause injury to the handler.

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