🐠 Naso Tang (Naso lituratus)
Marine Surgeonfish • Herbivore Grazer • Reef-Safe • Active Swimmer
 
📋 The Naso Tang (Naso lituratus)—also known as the Lipstick Tang or Orangespine Unicornfish—is one of the most recognizable surgeonfish in the marine aquarium world. It features a gray-silver body, vivid orange spines, and distinct facial markings resembling “lipstick.”
Native to Indo-Pacific reefs, this species grazes on marine algae and thrives in large, open tanks with strong flow and rockwork. Peaceful toward most species, though it may become territorial with other tangs, especially conspecifics.
The Naso Tang requires ample swimming space, pristine water quality, and a vegetable-based diet. With proper care, it’s a showpiece fish that lives for many years and exhibits natural grazing behavior in reef or fish-only systems.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Striking Appearance: Iconic “lipstick” facial markings and orange tail spines
⚪ Peaceful Grazer: Ideal for reef tanks with abundant algae
📏 Large Display Fish: Active swimmer that thrives in spacious tanks
✅ Reef Safe: Does not harm corals; beneficial algae control
🐠 Long-Lived Species: Hardy once acclimated to stable marine systems