{"id":9441,"date":"2026-02-17T18:53:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/naso-unicorn-tang-naso-brachycentron\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:53:52","slug":"naso-unicorn-tang-naso-brachycentron","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=naso-unicorn-tang-naso-brachycentron","title":{"rendered":"Naso Unicorn Tang Naso Brachycentron"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"155\">Naso Unicorn Tang \u2013 <em data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"153\">Naso brachycentron<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"479\"><strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"170\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"173\" \/>The Naso Unicorn Tang is a large, striking marine fish, distinguished by its elongated body, prominent \u201cunicorn\u201d horn on the forehead, and vibrant grayish-blue coloration with yellow accents on the fins. Its bold appearance and active swimming behavior make it a dramatic centerpiece for large aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"632\"><strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"492\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"525\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, typically found on coral reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes from East Africa to the central Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"646\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\" \/>Primarily herbivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"736\">marine algae, seaweed, and spirulina-based foods<\/strong>, supplemented occasionally with meaty foods like mysis shrimp to ensure balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"847\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\" \/>Best housed with <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"914\">peaceful to moderately semi-aggressive fish<\/strong>. Avoid pairing with highly aggressive or much smaller species due to territorial tendencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1026\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\" \/><strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1055\">Moderately territorial<\/strong> \u2013 may defend feeding areas or territory, especially in smaller tanks, but generally peaceful in spacious aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1196\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\" \/><strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1237\">Intermediate to advanced aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 requires a large, mature aquarium with ample swimming space, stable water conditions, and a proper herbivore diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1381\"><strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1379\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1420\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1418\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1440\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1440\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1438\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1470\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1468\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1510\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1508\">200+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1679\">The <strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1537\">Naso Unicorn Tang<\/strong> is a visually striking and active herbivore, perfect for reef or large community marine tanks where a bold, dynamic centerpiece is desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naso Unicorn Tang \u2013 Naso brachycentron Overview:The Naso Unicorn Tang is a large, striking marine fish, distinguished by its elongated body, prominent \u201cunicorn\u201d horn on the forehead, and vibrant grayish-blue coloration with yellow accents on the fins. 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