Spotted Unicornfish (Acanthurus spotted)
Fish in the family Acanthuridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Spotted Unicornfish is a large, laterally compressed tang with a grayish-blue body covered in distinctive dark spots and blotches. It possesses a prominent horn-like rostral protuberance on the forehead (more pronounced in males), and a venomous spine at the base of the tail characteristic of the surgeon tang family.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied herbivorous diet of high-quality marine algae sheets (nori), spirulina-based pellets, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach. Supplement occasionally with macroalgae in the tank. Feed once daily or divide into 2–3 feedings.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Unicornfish
Moderate - Spotted Unicornfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Ich (Cryptocaryon), marine velvet, fin damage, parasitic infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea eastward to Hawaii and the central Pacific. Found throughout coral reef habitats in tropical waters.
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