Unicorn Surgeonfish (Naso unicornis)

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Unicorn Surgeonfish

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Unicorn Surgeonfish

Naso unicornis

1514 Litres (400 US G.)

50.8-61cm (20-24 ")

pH

8.0 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Acanthuridae





Additional names

Unicorn Surgeonfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Unicorn Tang

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon unicornis, Acanthurus unicornis


Identification[edit]

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.

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