Blonde Lipstick Tang

Blonde Lipstick Tang (Naso elegans)
AKA BLonde Naso Tang

Maximum size:
45cm rarely seen above 35cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
500 litres

Difficulty:
Easy- intermediate

Feeding:
Will eat frozen Mysis, Spirulina enriched Brineshrimp, Will usually take dry foods too, once settled.

Reef safe:
Yes, will graze on micro and macroalgae, but should be safe with all other reef aquarium inhabitants.

Compatibility:
Usually peaceful with similarly sized fish, although don’t keep with similar looking species.

Other information.
Lipstick Tangs are active swimming species, provide plenty of open area.
There are two species of Lipstick Tang, this one Naso elegans has a gold coloured dorsal fin and Naso lituratus which almost identical, but has a black dorsal fin. Adult males have filament like extensions from the top and bottom of their tail fin.

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

Our Tangs are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.