Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Vlamingii Tang - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Vlamingii Tang at a glance
Adult size: 24 inches · Min tank/pond: 240 gallons · Difficulty: expert · Diet: herbivore · Lifespan: 15-30 years.
Vlamingii Tang (Naso vlamingii) is a popular saltwater fish in the aquarium and pond hobby. Demanding requirements - best for keepers with established mature systems.
Where Vlamingii Tang comes from
Vlamingii Tang (Naso vlamingii) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Vlamingii Tang is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.
Vlamingii Tang tank size and setup
Vlamingii Tang requires a minimum of 240 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 24 inches adult size and territorial range. For Vlamingii Tang, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
Water parameters for Vlamingii Tang
Vlamingii Tang requires standard reef parameters: temperature 76-80°F, specific gravity 1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, alkalinity 8-9 dKH, calcium 420-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm, ammonia + nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate under 10 ppm. Use a refractometer (not hydrometer) to measure salinity.
What Vlamingii Tang eats
Vlamingii Tang is a herbivore. Provide algae sheets, algae-based pellets, and supplemental veggies. Skip a feeding day per week for tank biology. Browse our food guides for product recommendations.
Vlamingii Tang tankmates and compatibility
Vlamingii Tang is best paired with peaceful reef-tank species in similar size class. Avoid known fin-nippers and large aggressive species.
Vlamingii Tang adult size and lifespan
Vlamingii Tang reaches 24 inches at adulthood with a captive lifespan of 15-30 years with proper care.
Can you breed Vlamingii Tang?
Vlamingii Tang breeding in captivity ranges from straightforward to very difficult. Captive-bred specimens are increasingly available from sustainable aquaculture facilities.
Common Vlamingii Tang diseases and problems
Vlamingii Tang is susceptible to ich, velvet, marine flukes, and bacterial infections. Quarantine new Vlamingii Tang for 4-6 weeks before adding to display.
Where to buy Vlamingii Tang online
Vlamingii Tang is sold at LFS, online retailers, and direct from breeders. Browse live Vlamingii Tang from vetted Fast Aquatics vendors with carrier-tracked overnight shipping, climate-aware hold logic, and a 4-hour DOA window with photo-evidence claims.
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Vlamingii Tang taxonomy and care recommendations cross-checked against the following authoritative references and our internal vendor + breeder database.