Vlamingii Tang
Naso vlamingii
| Stock | Variations | Price | Quantity | |
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| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 4.25" - Sub Adult - Indian Ocean | Original price was: $304.99.$159.99Current price is: $159.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - Sub Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $177.99.$93.99Current price is: $93.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 4.25 - 6.25" - Sub Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $981.99.$515.99Current price is: $515.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25" or smaller - Juvenile - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $115.99.$60.99Current price is: $60.99. | Email me | |
| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 4.25" - Sub Adult - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $197.99.$103.99Current price is: $103.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Algae Control |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 300 gallons+ |
| Max Size | 24 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Vlamingii Tang is a large, active grazer that helps with algae control while adding constant movement to big reef displays. Adults develop bold blue tones with pale markings, along with a thicker “bignose/unicornfish” profile typical of Naso tangs from the Indo-Pacific.
What You’ll Observe:
- Long, steady cruising laps through open water, with frequent passes over rockwork to browse
- A stronger “presence” at feeding time—often the first fish out when food hits the water
- Color shifts and pattern contrast that become more defined as the fish matures
- In larger systems, a confident fish that often settles into a consistent daily route
Provide a very large aquarium with open swimming room, brisk circulation, and high oxygen exchange. Offer a mix of marine algae and meaty fare so it can browse and feed heavily, and keep plenty of rock surfaces available for natural picking.
Do Vlamingii Tangs change color a lot as they grow?
Yes—many hobbyists report a noticeable shift from a plainer juvenile look to stronger blues and more defined markings as the fish matures.
Will this tang always get “streamers” on the tail?
Streamers are most common on larger, mature fish; some individuals develop them earlier than others, and they’re most obvious when the fish is fully settled.
Why does my Vlamingii ignore nori on a clip but eat other foods?
Many keepers find it takes time to recognize a clip as a feeding spot; placing the clip in the same location daily and offering it alongside regular feedings often helps.
Is it normal for a Vlamingii Tang to follow you at the glass?
Yes—owners often describe them as highly interactive once established, especially in big tanks where they have a consistent swimming loop.
Do they tend to outgrow “large” home aquariums faster than expected?
Hobbyists frequently rehome them as they mature, because their adult size and nonstop swimming style can exceed the practical space of many systems.
Our selection process means you get robust, well-adjusted specimens that settle in quickly.
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