Tang – Bignose Unicorn

Bignose Unicorn Tang Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 60cm (2′)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 45 years

Scientific Name: Naso Vlamingii

Other Common Names: Scribbled unicornfish, Zebra unicornfish, Vlamings unicornfish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size: 2-3 inches

The bignose unicorn tang, scientific name Naso Vlamingii is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. They can grow up to 2’ and can live up to 45 years. Bignose unicorn tangs will never reach full size in captivity. Bignose unicorn tangs are omnivores but mainly eat algae.  They should be fed a diverse diet of meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp and algae including pellets and nori sheets. Bignose unicorn tangs can live alone, in pairs or in groups as long as there is adequate space. Bignose unicorn tangs can be kept with other tangs as well. Bignose unicorn tangs are reef safe, they will not bother coral or invertebrates. During the day the tang will be seen swimming through the tank grazing algae and at night they will sleep close to the rocks. The bignose unicorn tang is also known as the scribbled unicornfish, vlamings unicornfish and the zebra unicornfish.