Spotted unicornfish - Naso brevirostris

Species Name: Naso brevirostris

Synonyms: Naso brevirostris, Naseus brevirostris, Cyphomycter coryphaenoides

Common Names: Spotted unicornfish

Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max. Size: 60.0 cm / 23.6 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific

Temperament: Relatively agressive

Company: Do not keep a Naso brevirostris (Spotted unicornfish) with other individuals of the same species, unless the aquarium is large. They are not suitable for reef tanks.

Aquarium Setup: Naso brevirostris (Spotted unicornfish) needs plenty of space and suitable companions. Establish a stable system before you placing a Spotted unicornfish in the aquarium. Oxygen levels should be high and circulation good. Since they are swimmers they need plenty of open space and like strong water currents. Allow for some algal growth and detritus accumulation.

Food: Naso brevirostris (Spotted unicornfish) feed on benthic algae and the adults also feed on zooplankton. They are good eaters once they have grown accustom to aquarium foods. Good sources of food include live adult brine shrimp, larger shrimps and euphausiids, live marine algae, boiled broccoli and brussel sprouts and all sorts of worms.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information regarding the breeding of Naso brevirostris (Spotted unicornfish) in aquariums.

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