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About Blackfin Squirrelfish
The Blackfin Squirrelfish has a robust, deep-bodied form with bright red coloration on the head and body, accented by dark red or black bands. The dorsal fin is characteristically spiny with bold red and white stripes, and the pectoral fins display dark tips. Large eyes are typical of nocturnal squirrelfishes.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and caves for daytime shelter • Temperature range: 72–78°F; pH range: 8.1–8.3; Salinity: 1.020–1.025 SG • Nocturnal; may hide during the day and become more active at dusk and night • Requires meaty foods and can be competitive feeders; feed 1–2 times daily • Generally peaceful but may prey on very small fish or crustaceans
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Blackfin Squirrelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Family
- Holocentridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Appearance
- The Blackfin Squirrelfish has a robust, deep-bodied form with bright red coloration on the head and body, accented by dark red or black bands. The dorsal fin is characteristically spiny with bold red and white stripes, and the pectoral fins display dark tips. Large eyes are typical of nocturnal squirrelfishes.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, including the Bahamas, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, from Bermuda south to Brazil.
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