{"product_id":"show-size-blonde-naso","title":"Show Size Blonde Naso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlonde Naso Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a spectacular large surgeonfish prized for its elegant body shape, bold facial markings and beautiful yellow dorsal fin. As it matures, its coloration becomes increasingly impressive, with a dark grey-to-black body contrasted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright yellow, orange, blue and black accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile Blonde Nasos are attractive fish, but mature specimens are truly impressive. Adults can develop beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estreamers extending from the tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with males generally developing longer and more pronounced streamers as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlonde Naso Tangs are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaceful compared with many other large tang species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can make excellent inhabitants for spacious reef aquariums. They are active swimmers that require substantial open swimming room and should be provided with a large, well-established aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and typically leave corals and ornamental invertebrates alone. Although usually peaceful, appropriate care should still be taken when keeping multiple large surgeonfish together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlonde Naso Tangs are primarily herbivorous and should receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae and nori regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplemented with spirulina-based foods and a varied selection of high-quality frozen and prepared marine foods. Frequent feeding and excellent nutrition are especially important for maintaining their body weight and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaso elegans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blonde Naso Tang \/ Blonde Lipstick Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180+ gallons, with larger systems strongly preferred for adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Ocean \u0026amp; Red Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Blonde Naso is closely related to the regular Naso Tang (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaso lituratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), but its striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow dorsal fin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the easiest ways to distinguish it. Mature specimens with long tail streamers can become some of the most impressive show fish in a large reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47336431190070,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/IMG-3281.webp?v=1787418931","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/show-size-blonde-naso","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}