Naso lituratus 7-9 cm
The Naso lituratus: an impressive specimen close to the seabed
The Naso lituratus is a large fish that needs space to thrive in good conditions. Generally, it lives in small groups searching for algae to devour.
Data sheet
- Delivery price France
- Fixed price €24.90 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Calm
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Recommended
- Recommended number
- A topic
- Price according to size
- S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 30 cm (30 centimeters)
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- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
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Belonging to the family of Acanthuridae, this fish often called "Nason" measures between 35 and 45 cm. One of the specific characteristics of this species is its frontal bump. However, it also possesses a double scalpel near its tail. Mostly gray, its scalpels are orange, and a thin yellow stripe is present near its eyes. Swimming near the seabed or mid-water, the Naso lituratus lives in small groups.
For aquarium maintenance, a tank of at least 1000L is recommended due to the sizable nature of the species. The advised parameters are a temperature between 22° and 26° as well as a pH between 8.2 and 8.4. When planning a community aquarium, it is essential to research compatible species in advance. The Naso lituratus may consider smaller fish as prey. However, if accustomed from a young age to the presence of other schooling species, it becomes much more tolerant. Most fish of this species are herbivores, with occasional zooplankton-feeding tendencies.
Naso lituratus or Orangespine Unicornfish. This fish has an oval body with a black dorsal fin, an orange anal fin, and a caudal fin equipped with 2 caudal scalpels with a yellow line. For its well-being, it needs an aquarium with ample swimming space as it can grow up to 45 cm when fully grown.
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