Elongate Unicornfish (Naso lopezi)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Elongate Unicornfish features an elongated, laterally compressed body with a steep forehead that develops a frontal horn or protuberance in males. Coloration is blue-gray to brown dorsally with a lighter, silvery ventral surface; fins are yellow to orange, particularly the tail and dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality herbivorous foods including macroalgae, spirulina-based pellets, and dried seaweed sheets. Supplement with vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or nori. Provide frequent small meals rather than large amounts to mimic natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Elongate Unicornfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific, including areas from East Africa to the Philippines and westward to Indonesia.
Log Elongate Unicornfish in your reef tank
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