Description
Black Lipstick Naso Tang Naso Lituratus
The Naso Lipstick Tang, also known as the Black Lipstick Tang or Naso lituratus, is a striking and peaceful reef-safe fish. As juveniles, they have a grey body with white spots, but as they mature, the spots disappear, and the body coloration becomes darker, with a distinctive black mask around the eyes and bright orange “lipstick” on the mouth. These tangs are native to the Indo-Pacific region and are known for their graceful swimming and activity. In the wild, they primarily feed on benthic algae, but in the aquarium, they will readily accept a varied diet of algae-based foods, frozen foods, and pellets. Naso Lipstick Tangs are generally peaceful and compatible with other tangs, as well as most other reef-safe fish, though they may become territorial towards their own species in smaller tanks. They are recommended for experienced aquarists, as they can grow quite large, up to 18 inches in the wild, and require a minimum tank size of 200 gallons with ample swimming space. The ideal water parameters for keeping a Naso Lipstick Tang include a temperature of 72-78°F, pH of 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity of 1.020-1.025. They are also susceptible to parasites, so it is recommended to quarantine them before adding them to an established reef tank.
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STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible.
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