Blue Unicorn Tang?

[agave60]

Does anyone have one, or know more about them? I first saw it on the liveaquaria website and it caught my eye. I tried a search on google for more info on keeping them in captivity but not much came up.

Thanks,
Carlos

 

[RGBMatt]

Is it Naso unicornis? If so, requirements should be similar to N. lituratus.

They are very common in Hawaii, but aren't legal to collect. I imagine they may be imported elsewhere.

Be warned that this species gets extremely large - the state fishing record is over 12 pounds.

 

[MG21]

I've had one in my 240 for over a year now. Good fish, eats everything. They do get large though so i might consider something else for a 125. There is a picture of him in my gallery.

 

[agave60]

Thanks for the replies. I'll hold off from getting one. What do you guys think would go good in a 125? I'm looking for something a little different from the usual yellows, purples are too mean, and the blues are too ick prone.

 

[bubbaOPPD]

Ever thought of getting Fairy Wrasses, I just got a 4" laboutei wrasse from liveaquaria for about $100. They do have some others on the site cheaper. If you really want a tang try a Tomini(Flame-fin) Tang you don't see too many of those around and these guys stay small.