Naso lituratus
- Small fish safe: yes
- Small invert safe: yes
- Coral safe: yes
- Minimum tank size: 568L
- Adult size: 45.7cm
- Diet: Herbivore
Be aware of: Best kept in larger tanks
The Naso Tang can be found throughout the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. As a juvenile, the Naso Tang has a dark gray body with a blue stripe following along the dorsal fin and an orange stripe on the anal fin. When matured, the body is a bluish-gray tone and the juvenile striping is supplemented with additional color. The tail takes on a lyre shape with a yellow, vertical bar towards the back. Two orange patches appear at the peduncle spines near the tail. The face undergoes the largest change. A thin, black mask forms between the eyes and mouth. The mask is outlined with bright yellow. The lips develop a reddish-orange color that resembles the application of lipstick. These tangs will use their spines as a weapon against other fish that threaten them. A Naso Tang can reach up to 18 inches in length and requires an aquarium of at least 180 gallons with live rock and plenty of room to swim.