Unicorn Surgeonfish (Naso unicornis)
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Unicorn Surgeonfish
Unicorn Surgeonfish
Naso unicornis
Challenging
1,135.624 liters
1,135,623.534 mL
1135.6 Litres (300 US G.)
60.96 cm 50.8-61cm (20-24 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.0 - 8.5
295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
5-10 years
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Alternative names
- Unicorn Surgeonfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Unicorn Tang
Synonyms
- Chaetodon unicornis, Acanthurus unicornis
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- Unknown
Diet
- More detail on diet...
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown
Behaviour
- Unknown
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 15.2cm (6"). 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.
