Where to buy Crown Squirrelfish
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About Crown Squirrelfish
Elongated oval body, greenish-yellow with a prominent black lateral line and a broad, distinctive black spot at base of dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • Water temperature: 72-78°F • pH: 8.1-8.4 • Specific needs: live sand and rock, hiding places, strong water flow
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- The Holocentrus crownedfish is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, primarily found along the Caribbean coastlines of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela, as well as the coasts of Panama and the Gulf of Mexico in the United States. Their depth range typically extends from shallow coastal waters to around 30 meters.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 6
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Diet Details
- Marine copepods, small crustaceans, brine shrimp, marine algae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Crown Squirrelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
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