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About Flying Gurnard
The Flying Gurnard has a flattened body with large, fan-like pectoral fins edged in bright blue or turquoise and spotted with darker markings. It displays reddish-brown coloration on its head and body with distinctive wing-like pectoral fins that extend when the fish is startled or foraging.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Indo-Australian Archipelago, in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • 150+ gallon tank with open sand/rubble bottom for foraging • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.020-1.025 • Carnivore: meaty foods (shrimp, small fish, crustaceans) • Nocturnal, secretive; prefers dimmer lighting and hiding spots • Generally peaceful but may consume very small fish/inverts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Min tank size
- 150 gallons
- Appearance
- The Flying Gurnard has a flattened body with large, fan-like pectoral fins edged in bright blue or turquoise and spotted with darker markings. It displays reddish-brown coloration on its head and body with distinctive wing-like pectoral fins that extend when the fish is startled or foraging.
- Max Size
- 12
- Aka
- Flying Gurnard, Sea Robin
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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