Naso Vlamingii Tang
Naso Vlamingii Tang
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**Naso Vlamingii Tang: The Majestic Blue Beauty for Your Reef**
Introducing the Naso Vlamingii Tang, a vibrant and dynamic addition to any reef aquarium. Known for their striking blue bodies and elegant streamers, these tangs are not only visually captivating but also play a vital role in maintaining a healthy tank environment.
**Captivating Aesthetics and Dynamic Presence**
The Naso Vlamingii Tang, often referred to as the "Vlamingii Tang," is celebrated for its eye-catching hues that range from deep blues to subtle greens, making it a stunning centerpiece for your aquarium. Their graceful swimming patterns add movement and life to any marine setting.
**Care Requirements for a Thriving Vlamingii Tang**
To ensure the well-being of your Naso Vlamingii Tang, it is essential to maintain the following water parameters: a temperature range of 72-78°F, a pH of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025. These tangs thrive in larger aquariums, with a minimum recommended tank size of 180 gallons to accommodate their active lifestyle and eventual growth up to 24 inches.
Feeding your Vlamingii Tang is both simple and rewarding. They are primarily herbivorous, enjoying a diet rich in marine algae, spirulina, and high-quality seaweed sheets. Supplementing their diet with occasional meaty foods like mysis shrimp can offer additional nutrition.
**Compatibility and Community Harmony**
Naso Vlamingii Tangs are generally peaceful and can coexist harmoniously with a variety of reef inhabitants, including other tangs and peaceful fish species. Their herbivorous nature makes them reef-safe, posing no threat to corals or invertebrates. However, it is advisable to introduce them to the tank as juveniles to minimize territorial disputes.
**Why Choose the Naso Vlamingii Tang?**
- Striking blue coloration that enhances visual appeal
- Active and engaging behavior adds dynamic movement
- Compatible with a wide range of reef tank inhabitants
- Plays a role in algae control, contributing to a balanced ecosystem
Elevate the beauty of your reef aquarium with the Naso Vlamingii Tang—a perfect blend of elegance and functionality that enriches your underwater world.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
Herbivore. Nori, spirulina pellets, algae; some meaty foods.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
Temperature 75-80°F, salinity 1.023-1.025 SG, pH 8.1-8.4, ammonia and nitrite 0, nitrate under 20 ppm. Long tank, strong flow, high oxygen.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef safe. Tangs are territorial with other tangs. Min tank: 75-180 gal depending on species.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Up to 6-15 in.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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