Where to buy Pilotfish
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About Pilotfish
Pilotfish are streamlined, silvery jacks with a deep blue-black back and white to silver belly. They display distinctive dark vertical bands across the body, particularly visible in juveniles, and have a forked tail typical of carangids.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide including the Red Sea, Hawaiian Islands, and tropical Atlantic.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Pilotfish are streamlined, silvery jacks with a deep blue-black back and white to silver belly. They display distinctive dark vertical bands across the body, particularly visible in juveniles, and have a forked tail typical of carangids.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 300 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Carangidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 300 gallon tank for captive care, as adults require considerable open swimming space • Maintain temperature 72–82°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivorous foods including frozen fish, squid, and pellets 2–3 times daily • Aggressive feeders that may consume small fish; keep only with large tankmates • Require strong water circulation and excellent water quality; can be sensitive to parasites in captivity
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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