Show Size Blonde Naso

The Blonde Naso Tang 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 bright yellow, orange, blue and black accents.

Juvenile Blonde Nasos are attractive fish, but mature specimens are truly impressive. Adults can develop beautiful streamers extending from the tail, with males generally developing longer and more pronounced streamers as they mature.

Blonde Naso Tangs are generally peaceful compared with many other large tang species 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.

They are considered reef safe and typically leave corals and ornamental invertebrates alone. Although usually peaceful, appropriate care should still be taken when keeping multiple large surgeonfish together.

Blonde Naso Tangs are primarily herbivorous and should receive marine algae and nori regularly, 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.

Scientific Name: Naso elegans
Common Name: Blonde Naso Tang / Blonde Lipstick Tang
Maximum Size: Approximately 18”
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Primarily Herbivorous
Care Level: Moderate
Recommended Tank Size: 180+ gallons, with larger systems strongly preferred for adults
Origin: Indian Ocean & Red Sea

✨ Interesting Fact: The Blonde Naso is closely related to the regular Naso Tang (Naso lituratus), but its striking yellow dorsal fin 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.