Blue Tail Unicorn Tang Naso caeruleacauda

Blue Tail Unicorn Tang, large Blue Scales, and Reef Presentation

  The Blue Tail Unicorn Tang is known in the hobby for its large size, embodying what it means to be a large marine fish. This Blue Tail Unicorn tang is one of the largest tang or surgeonfish found in the ocean. These robust swimmers can grow up to 24 inches and require spacious environments to swim. They can become territorial when kept in a home aquarium with other Naso species, as they have been known to exhibit territorial behavior.  

Feeding and Care Guidelines

  Ensuring that an ample supply of algae is present for the Blue tail Unicorn Tang is important, as they are herbivores in nature. their diet consists of algae (sheets), greens, brine shrump, nori, mysis, high-quality flakes, and spirulina. This balanced diet allows for the Blue tail Unicorn Tang to remain vibrant and healthy.  

Care Stats about the Blue Tail Unicorn Tang

 

• Maximum Size: 24 inches (rare)
• Recommended Tank Size: 200 gallons minimum
• Color: Silver, gray, and Blue
• Temperament:Semi-aggressive
• Diet and Feeding: Herbivore
• Regions Found In: Phillippines and Indonesia
• Reef Compatible: Yes
• Experience-level Needed: Intermediate
• Water Parameters: 74 to 82 degrees Farenheit, 1.020 to 1.027 dkh, and 7.9 to 8.5 pH
• Scientific Name: Naso caeruleacauda
• Other names: Blue Tail Naso Tang, Blue Unicornfish, Bluetail Naso tang, and its common name

Approximate Purchase Size

• Tiny: up to 2"
• Small: 2 to 2.5"
• Small-medium: 2.5 to 3.5"
• Medium: 3.5 to 4.5"
• Medium-large: 4.5 to 5.5"
• Large: 5.5 to 6.5"
• XL: 6.5 to 7.5"
• XXL: 7.5 to 8.5"
• Jumbo: 10.5 inches or more (very rare)