Saltwater
Elongate unicornfish
Naso lopezi
Acanthuridae, Nasinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 60 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 4,545 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, and 6 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits coastal to outer reef slopes subject to strong currents. Sometimes in large schools. Generally uncommon species found in steep outer reef drop-offs. Usually found in waters deeper than 6 m. Feeds on zooplanktons. Solitary or in groups.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Naso lopezii
- Naso sp.
- Naso vomer
In other languages
- Aflang næsehornsfisk
- Lopez' unicornfish, Slender unicorn, Slender unicornfish, Surgeonfish, Unicornfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.