Where to buy Pinecone Fish EXPERT ONLY
ReefDock searches the following reef retailers for this fish. Click through to see the live price.
- Search Saltwaterfish
Saltwaterfish
Search this retailer
- Search Amazon
Amazon
Search this retailer
- Search Petco
Petco
Search this retailer
About Pinecone Fish EXPERT ONLY
Pinecone fish have a distinctive, heavily armored body covered in thick bony plates, giving them a pinecone-like appearance. They are deep golden to silvery-bronze with dark bands along the body, and possess photophores (light-producing organs) along their sides used for bioluminescence.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Monocentridae
- Appearance
- Pinecone fish have a distinctive, heavily armored body covered in thick bony plates, giving them a pinecone-like appearance. They are deep golden to silvery-bronze with dark bands along the body, and possess photophores (light-producing organs) along their sides used for bioluminescence.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Level
- Expert
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Max Size
- 12
- Care Requirements
- • Large aquarium (125 gallons) with excellent water stability • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, specific gravity 1.020-1.025 • Nocturnal; requires subdued lighting and plenty of hiding caves • Feed meaty foods: small fish, shrimp, copepods • Sensitive to water quality changes; strong filtration essential
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific waters from the Red Sea to Australia, typically found at depths of 50-600 meters in deep reef environments.
Research before you buy
ReefDock is the sister app to Reef Trak. Use Reef Trak to research and log fish, keep tank parameters organized, and maintain a complete livestock history. Log this fish on Reef Trak.