Where to buy Long-jawed Squirrelfish
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About Long-jawed Squirrelfish
The Long-jawed Squirrelfish has a distinctive elongated snout that gives it its common name. It displays reddish-pink coloration on the body with silvery sides, and exhibits the characteristic large eyes typical of nocturnal squirrelfishes. The dorsal fin is distinctly notched, and fine vertical stripes may be visible along the body.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including areas from East Africa through the Red Sea to the Hawaiian Islands and extending to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, small pieces of fresh fish, and quality frozen carnivore preparations. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions that the fish can consume quickly.
- Max Size
- 11
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, fin damage from territorial disputes, parasites
- Diet
- carnivore
- Appearance
- The Long-jawed Squirrelfish has a distinctive elongated snout that gives it its common name. It displays reddish-pink coloration on the body with silvery sides, and exhibits the characteristic large eyes typical of nocturnal squirrelfishes. The dorsal fin is distinctly notched, and fine vertical stripes may be visible along the body.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Holocentridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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