Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – nori, brown macroalgae, algae pellets, occasional meaty foods
Aquarium species profile
Naso Tang
Naso lituratus · Indo-Pacific (East Africa to Hawaii)
Minimum tank200 gal
Adult size18"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most reef fish; generally peaceful with other tangs
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive fish that bully it
Care notes
Also called Lipstick Tang for orange lips. Males develop trailing tail filaments. Needs huge swimming space and brown algae (Sargassum). Open-water swimmer.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.