Bluespine Unicorn Tang
Snapshot: This blue-green to olive vibe fish has a bold blue outline on its dorsal and anal fins. And just when you think it can’t get cooler, two bright blue dots pop up at the tail.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to a whopping 70cm or so! Distributed throughout the East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, Japan, The Red Sea, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, or reef aquarium with plenty of swimming room. Larger size aquarium needed. Well established and mature aquarium only.
Aquarium set-up: Given the size this unicornfish grows to, they need spacious environments where they can freely roam and explore so having a very large tank is essential. Incorporate live rock to provide hiding spots and encourage algae growth. These beauties also value caves and crevices for shelter and security. Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: For tangs, algae is king! Load up on algae-based essentials like toasted nori sheets, algae flakes, and pellets. And for a gourmet twist, treat them to frozen brine shrimp enriched with spirulina. It's an algae feast fit for royalty!
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!