Bluetail Unicornfish
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  • Bluetail Unicornfish

  • Naso caeruleacauda

  • Out of Stock

    Last In Stock Prices:
    Small / Medium - $88
    Medium - $112
    Medium / Large - $150
    Extra Large - $250
    No Size Set - $600
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  • Tank Size: 350 Gallons
    Tempermant: Semi-aggressive
    Maximum Size: 24"
    Coloration:
    Diet: Herbivore
    Regions Found: Indonesia, Philippines
    Reef Compatible: Yes
    Experience Level: Intermediate
    Guarantee: Live Guarantee Available
    Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
    Other Names: Blue Tail Naso Tang, Bluetail Naso Tang, Blue Unicorn, Blue Unicornfish, Bluetail Unicorn Tang
  • Description
  • The Bluetail Unicornfish is one of the larger surgeonfish found in the ocean. Bluetail Unicornfish have a mostly silver to gray body with a bright blue tail. The Bluetail Unicornfish was named by J.E. Randall in 1994 and is mostly found in coral reefs around the Philippines and Indonesia.

    The large Unicornfish reach a maximum size of around 24 inches and are strong swimmers, for these reasons we suggest that Bluetail Unicornfish be kept in tanks that are at least 350 gallons in size. For the most part Bluetail Unicorn fish are not aggressive fish and will also not bother coral and inverts in your tank, this makes them an excellent addition to large reef tanks. Like other tangs, Bluetail Unicornfish can be aggressive to other tangs, especially those in the Naso family. For this reason we suggest that you are careful when placing a Bluetail Unicornfish in tanks with other tangs. Aggression to other surgeonfish will be lowered the larger your tank is. Having ample algae available to all your tangs will also help with aggression issues.

    Like other tangs, Bluetail Unicorn fish do best in tanks that best replicate the reef surge zones where they are found in the wild. To accomplish this, make sure your tank has plenty of flow and that the flow is random and turbulent. Bluetail Unicornfish are natural grazers so it is very important that you have lots of algae available to them all day long. The best way of doing this is to have nice established rock for them to pick at. Bluetail Unicornfish will also establish rock formations as their territory.

    As for nutrition, Bluetail Unicornfish are herbivores and need a diet rich in green foods. Foods like marine algae sheets and nori, brine shrimp and mysis, high quality flake and pellet foods along with high quality frozen foods and spirulina will keep your Bluetail Unicornfish happy and healthy.

    Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions about the Bluetail Unicornfish and if it's the right tang for your system.

    Tiny: Up to 2", Small: Over 2-2.5", Small / Medium: Over 2.5-3.5", Medium: Over 3.5-4.5", Medium / Large: Over 4.5-5.5", Large: Over 5.5-6.5", Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5", Extra Extra Large: Over 7.5-8.5", Show Size: Over 8.5-10.5", Jumbo: Over 10.5"

    All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

    If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

 
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