{"product_id":"lipstick-tang-naso-lituratus","title":"Lipstick Tang (Naso Lituratus)","description":"\u003cheader class=\"catalog-detail_speciesStage__9PMbO\" data-catalog-species-stage=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"catalog-detail_speciesAside__CIbAz\" data-catalog-species-details=\"editorial-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"catalog-detail_speciesIntro__rsH2a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"catalog-detail_speciesIdentity__6uTTP\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"catalog-detail_speciesSummary__on3Gv\" data-catalog-species-summary=\"true\"\u003eThe Orangespine Unicornfish (Naso lituratus) is an active, large marine tang that can reach 18 inches. It requires a massive aquarium of at least 180 gallons with ample open swimming space. As a dedicated herbivore, its diet must feature daily offerings of marine algae, nori, and spirulina to maintain optimal digestive health and vibrant coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-2.5 sm:gap-3 md:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 catalog-detail_metricsStrip__0Thr2\" data-catalog-detail-metrics=\"true\" data-catalog-detail-metrics-type=\"FISH\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-paper\/85 p-3 sm:p-4\" data-catalog-detail-metric=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2 text-[0.62rem] font-bold uppercase leading-tight tracking-[0.09em] text-[var(--muted)] sm:text-xs sm:tracking-[0.12em]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-center justify-start text-[var(--azure)] sm:h-8 sm:w-8\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" 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sm:font-bold\"\u003eMarine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-paper\/85 p-3 sm:p-4\" data-catalog-detail-metric=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2 text-[0.62rem] font-bold uppercase leading-tight tracking-[0.09em] text-[var(--muted)] sm:text-xs sm:tracking-[0.12em]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-center justify-start text-[var(--azure)] sm:h-8 sm:w-8\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-waves-ladder h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8] sm:h-6 sm:w-6\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19 5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 18c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 13h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 9h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eTANK LEVEL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 break-words text-base font-black leading-5 text-[var(--ink)] sm:mt-3 sm:text-sm sm:font-bold\"\u003eMiddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-paper\/85 p-3 sm:p-4\" data-catalog-detail-metric=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2 text-[0.62rem] font-bold uppercase leading-tight tracking-[0.09em] text-[var(--muted)] sm:text-xs sm:tracking-[0.12em]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-center justify-start text-[var(--azure)] sm:h-8 sm:w-8\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-ruler-dimension-line h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8] sm:h-6 sm:w-6\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 8V4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 6H2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 8V4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"2\" y=\"12\" width=\"20\" height=\"8\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eADULT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 break-words text-base font-black leading-5 text-[var(--ink)] sm:mt-3 sm:text-sm sm:font-bold\"\u003e45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border 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22V12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eMINIMUM TANK VOLUME\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 break-words text-base font-black leading-5 text-[var(--ink)] sm:mt-3 sm:text-sm sm:font-bold\"\u003e\u0026gt;= 500 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-paper\/85 p-3 sm:p-4\" data-catalog-detail-metric=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2 text-[0.62rem] font-bold uppercase leading-tight tracking-[0.09em] text-[var(--muted)] sm:text-xs sm:tracking-[0.12em]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-center justify-start text-[var(--azure)] sm:h-8 sm:w-8\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-users-round h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8] sm:h-6 sm:w-6\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 21a8 8 0 0 0-16 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 20c0-3.37-2-6.5-4-8a5 5 0 0 0-.45-8.3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eMINIMUM GROUP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 break-words text-base font-black leading-5 text-[var(--ink)] sm:mt-3 sm:text-sm sm:font-bold\"\u003e\u0026gt;= 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-paper\/85 p-3 sm:p-4\" data-catalog-detail-metric=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2 text-[0.62rem] font-bold uppercase leading-tight tracking-[0.09em] text-[var(--muted)] sm:text-xs sm:tracking-[0.12em]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-center justify-start text-[var(--azure)] sm:h-8 sm:w-8\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-shield-check h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8] sm:h-6 sm:w-6\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 4.5-1.2 6.24-2.72a1.17 1.17 0 0 1 1.52 0C14.51 3.81 17 5 19 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 break-words text-base font-black leading-5 text-[var(--ink)] sm:mt-3 sm:text-sm sm:font-bold\"\u003e7 - 15 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"catalog-detail_sectionStack__crYv1\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"water-panel p-5\" id=\"catalog-section-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-divider=\"true\" data-catalog-chapter-header=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-scene=\"overview\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-copy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-2xl font-black\"\u003eSpecies description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 space-y-4 text-sm leading-7 text-[var(--muted)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeographical Origin and Habitat:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific Ocean and Red Sea. Inhabits exclusively coral reefs exposed to strong oceanic currents, outer lagoon reefs and drop-offs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTaxonomy and Morphology:\u003c\/b\u003e Lipstick Tang \/ Naso Tang (Naso lituratus). Surgeonfish (Acanthuridae) of formidable size. Massive body, fleshy beak-like lips, two lethal bony \"scalpels\" on the sides of the caudal peduncle and two crazy filamentous extensions on the tail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/b\u003e Titanic pelagic swimmer. Despite the blades, it is a very sociable \"gentle giant\" with heterospecific fish, but needs boundless spaces to avoid stressing by hitting the glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColoration and Sexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/b\u003e Spectacular \"makeup\". Silky gray-brown body; lips \"painted\" with vibrant neon orange lipstick, yellow facial mask that goes up to the eye and black dorsal fin edged with electric blue. The caudal scalpels (bistouries) are bright orange. Adult males develop extremely extended \"streamers\" (filiform tails).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"water-panel p-5\" id=\"catalog-section-observation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-divider=\"true\" data-catalog-chapter-header=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-scene=\"care\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-copy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-2xl font-black\"\u003eCare, breeding and tankmates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 space-y-4 text-sm leading-7 text-[var(--muted)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAquarium Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e Monstrous marine aquarium (minimum 180-200 cm \/ 72-80 inches for ONE young individual; over 800 liters \/ 210 gallons for adults). No cubic tanks: they only need length to swim and hurricane-style return\/wavemaker pumps (to oxygenate the marine water). Marine water SG 1.020-1.025.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Voracious grazer of marine macroalgae. Algae-eating machine. In captivity it must munch on Nori algae (whole sheets fixed with clips) all day, supplementing with spirulina, krill and mysis, otherwise it will rapidly lose weight (\"Pinch belly\").\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Impeccable marine water quality. Like all surgeonfish, they are \"canaries in the coal mine\": the slightest drop in redox, oxygen or jump in nitrates will cover them with white spots and suffocate them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility and Cohabitation:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent reef fish (Reef-Safe). Totally ignores corals. Perfect with angelfish, butterflyfish, damselfish, clownfish. Not recommended with other conspecific Surgeons of the Naso family (they would fight with caudal scalpels with lethal wounds).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAquarium Breeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Impossible. Oceanic pelagic: the fertile eggs will float at the mercy of marine currents among the reefs for tens of kilometers before hatching into larvae that eat microscopic plankton.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRisks and Diseases:\u003c\/b\u003e The scalpel and Marine Ich. Risk 1: the surgeon gets scared and delivers a tail strike slicing the aquarist's hand (down to the tendon) with the horny orange spines. Risk 2: Cryptocaryon irritans (Marine Ich); lacking the \"thick mucus\" of other fish, the Naso is scourged by it if the immune system fails.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"water-panel p-5\" id=\"catalog-section-origin\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-divider=\"true\" data-catalog-chapter-header=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-scene=\"origin\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-copy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-2xl font-black\"\u003eGeographic origin and distribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 lg:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-sm leading-7 text-[var(--muted)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIndo-Pacific Ocean and Red Sea. Inhabits exclusively coral reefs exposed to strong oceanic currents, outer lagoon reefs and drop-offs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-[0.12em] text-[var(--muted)]\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-lg border px-2.5 py-1 text-xs font-bold backdrop-blur-sm border-[var(--line)] bg-surface\/70 text-[var(--muted)] catalog-detail_originBadge__3um3E\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"grid shrink-0 place-items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"catalog-detail_originBadgeDot__hoEFZ\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTropical oceans and reefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"group\/map relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-[var(--line)] bg-[var(--foam)]\/10 text-left focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-azure\/50 cursor-zoom-in transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-md hover:border-azure\/40 aspect-[1000\/507.209] w-full shadow-sm\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Origin map for TROPICAL_OCEANS_REEFS\" class=\"map-light w-full h-auto object-cover transition-opacity duration-300 opacity-100\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/atlarium.bio\/images\/maps\/tropical-oceans-reefs-light.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"water-panel p-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-divider=\"false\" data-catalog-chapter-header=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-scene=\"profile\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-catalog-chapter-copy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-2xl font-black\"\u003eFish profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-activity h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 12h-2.48a2 2 0 0 0-1.93 1.46l-2.35 8.36a.25.25 0 0 1-.48 0L9.24 2.18a.25.25 0 0 0-.48 0l-2.35 8.36A2 2 0 0 1 4.49 12H2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eTEMPERAMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSemi-aggressiveThe Lipstick Tang is very peaceful toward completely different types of fish. They are charismatic, energetic, and often become the centerpiece pet of a large reef display. However, their size alone can easily intimidate smaller, shy tankmates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-utensils h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 2v7c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h4a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 2v20\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15V2a5 5 0 0 0-5 5v6c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h3Zm0 0v7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eDIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOmnivoreThey are dedicated herbivores requiring copious amounts of vegetable matter. Brown macroalgae, spirulina flakes, and fresh nori must form the bulk of their daily diet. Without enough greens, they suffer from dietary deficiencies and compromised immune systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-clock h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eLIFE EXPECTANCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e15-20 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-ruler-dimension-line h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 8V4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 6H2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 8V4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 15v-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"2\" y=\"12\" width=\"20\" height=\"8\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eADULT SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e45 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-users-round h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 21a8 8 0 0 0-16 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"10\" cy=\"8\" r=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 20c0-3.37-2-6.5-4-8a5 5 0 0 0-.45-8.3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eSEX RATIO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePairAdult males display prominent streamers on the top and bottom of their tail fins. Due to the massive tank size required for just one, keeping pairs is highly impractical. It is standard practice to maintain only one Naso lituratus per system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-clock h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eFEEDING FREQUENCY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTwice dailyContinuous access to grazing materials is the key to keeping this species healthy. In addition to daily scheduled feedings of pellets or mysis, an algae clip should be restocked daily. Feeding them 3-4 times a day prevents them from losing mass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-scale h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m19 8 3 8a5 5 0 0 1-6 0zV7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 7h1a17 17 0 0 0 8-2 17 17 0 0 0 8 2h1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m5 8 3 8a5 5 0 0 1-6 0zV7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 21h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eBIOLOAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHighThe Lipstick Tang reaches an impressive size and contributes a very heavy bioload to a marine system. Their substantial diet results in a huge amount of physical waste. A robust filtration system with a heavy-duty protein skimmer is completely mandatory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-waves-horizontal h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 12q2.5 2 5 0t5 0 5 0 5 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 19q2.5 2 5 0t5 0 5 0 5 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 5q2.5 2 5 0t5 0 5 0 5 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eFLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eModerateNaso lituratus needs steady, moderate circulation distributed across the aquarium rather than a narrow, forceful jet. Monstrous marine aquarium (minimum 180-200 cm \/ 72-80 inches for ONE young individual; over 800 liters \/ 210 gallons for adults). No cubic tanks: they only need length to swim and hurricane-style return\/wavemaker pumps (to oxygenate the marine water). This preserves useful water exchange while retaining calmer shelter for rest and feeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-shield-alert h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 13c0 5-3.5 7.5-7.66 8.95a1 1 0 0 1-.67-.01C7.5 20.5 4 18 4 13V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1c2 0 4.5-1.2 6.24-2.72a1.17 1.17 0 0 1 1.52 0C14.51 3.81 17 5 19 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 8v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 16h.01\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eJUMP RISK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYesBecause of their speed and startle reflex, they pose a significant jump risk. An appropriately sized mesh cover is critical to prevent a tragic loss. Open-top aquariums are not suitable for housing large tangs like this one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-egg h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2C8 2 4 8 4 14a8 8 0 0 0 16 0c0-6-4-12-8-12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eREPRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOviparousThey are broadcast spawners and do not reproduce in standard home aquaria. The larval stages drift in the ocean currents for months before settling on the reef. Commercial captive breeding is still practically non-existent for this species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-heart-handshake h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19.414 14.414C21 12.828 22 11.5 22 9.5a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-9.591-3.676.6.6 0 0 1-.818.001A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 2 9.5c0 2.3 1.5 4 3 5.5l5.535 5.362a2 2 0 0 0 2.879.052 2.12 2.12 0 0 0-.004-3 2.124 2.124 0 1 0 3-3 2.124 2.124 0 0 0 3.004 0 2 2 0 0 0 0-2.828l-1.881-1.882a2.41 2.41 0 0 0-3.409 0l-1.71 1.71a2 2 0 0 1-2.828 0 2 2 0 0 1 0-2.828l2.823-2.762\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY \u0026amp; TANKMATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReef safeThey are completely reef safe and generally ignore corals and mobile invertebrates. They get along perfectly with most reef-dwelling species but will battle other Naso tangs. They should be housed in massive tanks to prevent territorial aggression with other large fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col rounded-xl bg-foam\/65 p-4\" data-catalog-detail-field=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex min-w-0 items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex h-7 w-7 shrink-0 items-start justify-start text-[var(--azure)]\" data-catalog-detail-glyph=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-waves-ladder h-5 w-5 stroke-[1.8]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19 5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 18c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 13h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 9h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"min-w-0 break-words leading-tight\"\u003eTANK LEVEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMiddleThey are perpetual motion machines that dominate the middle and upper open water zones. 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