The Vlamingii Tang, Naso vlamingii, is sometimes known as the Bignose Unicornfish, Vlaming’s Tang, Vlaming’s Unicornfish, and the Zebra Unicornfish. The adult Vlamingii Tang features a beautiful blue/grey body with scattered electric blue spots all across. In juveniles, these blue dots are even more visible over the Vlamingii’s brown/orange body. These colors change right before your eyes as they grow and mature.

• they area a hardy and easy to care for Tang species making them a great choice for any beginner looking to care for a Tang
• in the tank, even after reaching adulthood, the Vlamingii will often morph colors depending on its environment and mood
• only one Vlamingii (or Naso) Tang should be kept per tank, unless in a very large aquarium
• they are an active species and need plenty of free swimming space in a tank of at least 150 gallons
• they will eat both a herbivorous diet of algae and a carnivorous diet; as they age, they tend to eat more meaty foods – they will still be beneficial algae eaters, however
• although they will not pick at corals, sometimes they are prone to knock them over
• it is suggested to supplement the Vlamingii Tang’s diet with Vitamin C to curb the chances of Lateral Line Disease
• water quality should be kept at pristine levels
• lids should be kept tightly sealed as the Vlamingii is a great jumper and may try to escape
• if multiple Tang species are desired, it is best practice to introduce them all into the tank at the same time