AcanthuridaeMarine Fishintermediate
Naso lituratus Lipstick Tang
Naso lituratus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 45 cm
- Min Tank
- 600 L
- Lifespan
- 10–20
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Generally peaceful tang; reef-safe
About
Naso lituratus (Lipstick Tang or Naso Tang) is a graceful, fast-swimming tang with distinctive orange facial markings and extended caudal fin filaments in adult males. Becomes very tame and personable.
Care Guide
pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.025, temp 24–27°C. Needs very large aquarium with abundant swimming space. Feed Nori, Caulerpa, and dried seaweed daily.
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