Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A sleek, elongated fish with a deep blue to dark gray body and pale silvery-white ventral surface. Naso hexacanthus is distinguished by its streamlined profile and a small frontal horn (less prominent than in other Naso species), with six spines on the tail base.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet including high-quality marine flakes, pellets, and frequent servings of nori seaweed, spirulina, and meaty items (mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp). This species grazes naturally on algae and zooplankton in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Sleek 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, Columnaris Disease, White Spot Syndrome
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from East Africa through the Great Barrier Reef to the Hawaiian Islands, typically found in deeper reef environments from 20 to 300 meters depth.
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