{"product_id":"lipstick-blonde","title":"Blonde Lipstick Tang (Naso Lituratus) - Available 4 June","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlonde Lipstick Tang (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eNaso lituratus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBlonde Lipstick Tang\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eOrangespine Unicornfish\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the most elegant and \"regal\" members of the Acanthuridae family. It is a large, active grazer that becomes a true showpiece in a mature aquarium. Unlike many other tangs, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"254\"\u003eNaso\u003c\/i\u003e genus is known for having a more \"intelligent\" and \"dog-like\" personality, often learning to recognize their owners and even taking food directly from their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Blonde Lipstick Tang, Orangespine Unicornfish, Naso Tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eNaso lituratus\u003c\/i\u003e (The \"Blonde\" variant is typically from the Indian Ocean\/Red Sea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indian Ocean and Red Sea (The Pacific variant has a darker dorsal fin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 cm (approx. 18 inches) — This is a very large fish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; one of the least aggressive large tangs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbivore – Primarily feeds on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003ebrown macroalgae\u003c\/b\u003e (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eSargassum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eDictyota\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate (Due to size and oxygen requirements)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Blonde Lipstick Tang is prized for its sophisticated \"painted\" appearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Lipstick\":\u003c\/b\u003e Features a bright \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eorange-to-red \"smile\"\u003c\/b\u003e around the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Blonde\" Dorsal:\u003c\/b\u003e The namesake of this variant is its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ebright yellow (blonde) dorsal fin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Spines:\u003c\/b\u003e It has two fixed, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003ebright orange forward-pointing spines\u003c\/b\u003e (peduncle spines) on each side of the tail base, which it uses for defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTail Filaments:\u003c\/b\u003e As they mature, both males and females develop long, elegant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003estreamers (filaments)\u003c\/b\u003e on the upper and lower tips of the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/b\u003e They are active but relatively calm. They do not have the \"frantic\" or high-strung energy of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/i\u003e tangs (like the Clown Tang or Powder Blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e. They are excellent for reef tanks as they do not bother corals or clams and will actively help control macroalgae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e Very peaceful toward other fish, but they may squabble with other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eNaso\u003c\/i\u003e species. They are often the \"gentle giants\" of a large tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwimming:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eopen-water cruisers\u003c\/b\u003e that require a massive amount of horizontal swimming space to maintain their muscle tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the most critical factor. Because they grow so large and swim so much, a minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003e680L–950L (180–250+ Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is required for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/b\u003e They have a high metabolic rate and require \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ehighly oxygenated water\u003c\/b\u003e. Strong surface agitation and high-quality protein skimming are mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide large, open \"swimming lanes\" with stable rock formations. They need plenty of room to turn their long bodies without hitting the glass or rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e While not traditional jumpers, a large tang can easily splash water out of the tank or jump if startled. A secure lid is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhile most tangs eat green hair algae, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eNaso\u003c\/i\u003e tang is a specialist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrown Algae:\u003c\/b\u003e They specifically seek out \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003ebrown macroalgae\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaily Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide plenty of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003edried seaweed (Nori)\u003c\/b\u003e—preferably brown or red varieties—clipped to the side of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMeaty Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e They will also accept mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp, but greens must make up the bulk of their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Blonde Lipstick Tang?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eThe Blonde Lipstick Tang is for the hobbyist with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003elarge-scale aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e who wants a fish with a \"soul.\" Its colors are understated yet striking, and its interactive behavior makes it more of a \"pet\" than just a display animal. If you have the space to accommodate its significant adult size, it is one of the hardiest and most rewarding large fish in the marine hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45818898612458,"sku":"18842","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Lipstick-Blonde-Tang.jpg?v=1769587881","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/lipstick-blonde","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}