Whitemargin Unicornfish (Naso annulatus)

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Whitemargin Unicornfish

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Whitemargin Unicornfish

Naso annulatus

5300 Litres (1400 US G.)

76.2-101.6cm (30-40 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Herbivore
Other (See article)

6-10 years

Family

Acanthuridae





Additional names

Whitemargin Unicornfish, Bluefin Unicornfish, Ringtail Unicornfish

Additional scientific names

Priodon annulatus, Naso herrei


Origin

Indo-Pacific: East Africa, including the Mascarene Islands to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island.


Tank compatibility

May eat Corals and small invertebrates, so monitor it in a reef tank.. Is also territorial towards its own kind and similar shaped fish, can only be kept with other similar Surgeons in very large set ups.

Behavior

An active swimmer and Planktivore that, while generally peaceful, is well capable of killing incompatible tankmates.

Tank Environment

An open space with little to no live rock.

Diet

Meaty as well as vegetable foods, such as Spirulina and Mysid Shrimp.

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