{"product_id":"vlamingii-tang","title":"Vlamingii Tang","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3694%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3694%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2703%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Vlamingii Tang\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vlamingii Tang, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eVlaming's Unicornfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a spectacular large surgeonfish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003eblue-grey body, electric blue facial markings and vivid blue highlights across the fins and tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature males can develop an elongated horn-like projection from the forehead and more intense colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, active and powerful swimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e that requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming room. Vlamingii Tangs spend much of their day cruising through the water column and grazing on algae growing across rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful towards most appropriately sized community fish, although they can become territorial towards other surgeonfish, particularly similar-shaped species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied herbivorous diet is essential, with regular \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina and quality herbivore foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent algae grazers for large established reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNaso vlamingii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vlamingii Tang \/ Vlaming's Unicornfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthuridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Surgeonfish \/ Unicornfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–60 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large mature reef aquariums and spacious marine systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Vlamingii Tang get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVlamingii Tangs can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a very large aquarium fish. Their adult size should be carefully considered before purchasing a juvenile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Vlamingii Tangs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent algae grazers for large established reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Vlamingii Tangs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey primarily graze on algae and other plant material. Offer regular \u003cstrong\u003enori, marine algae, Spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented by natural algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Vlamingii Tangs aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally less aggressive than many \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e tangs, but they can become territorial towards other surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Vlamingii Tangs need a large aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. They are extremely active swimmers and can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them suitable only for very large systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying a juvenile without planning for its adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVlamingii Tangs eventually become very large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping one in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey require extensive open swimming space and should not be restricted to a small display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular marine algae and nori are important for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping incompatible tangs together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can develop between surgeonfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished rockwork provides valuable natural grazing opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring the caudal spines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike other surgeonfish, Vlamingii Tangs have sharp spines near the tail that can cause injury when handling or catching the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955626717323,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Vlamingii-Tang.webp?v=1787296662","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/vlamingii-tang","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}