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About Spotfin Squirrelfish
The Spotfin Squirrelfish is a deep-bodied fish with bright red coloration on the dorsal surface and silvery-white undersides. It displays distinctive white spots or blotches on the lower body and fins, which give it its common name. Large eyes and prominent spines on the dorsal and anal fins are characteristic features of the species.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, krill, and small fish pieces. In captivity, they readily accept frozen preparations and should be fed small portions multiple times daily, as they are opportunistic nocturnal hunters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for beginners. Spotfin Squirrelfish are hardy once acclimated but require specific water conditions, nocturnal feeding behavior, and ample hiding spaces. They may prey on very small fish or ornamental shrimp.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon aquarium; prefers 125+ gallons for long-term health • Nocturnal; provide caves/overhangs and dim lighting • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025 • Feed high-quality meaty foods (mysis, krill); once daily • Peaceful but may consume very small fish; compatible with larger community reef tanks
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the central Pacific. Found in coral reef environments throughout tropical waters.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, bacterial infections, feeding difficulties during acclimation
- Appearance
- The Spotfin Squirrelfish is a deep-bodied fish with bright red coloration on the dorsal surface and silvery-white undersides. It displays distinctive white spots or blotches on the lower body and fins, which give it its common name. Large eyes and prominent spines on the dorsal and anal fins are characteristic features of the species.
- Max Size
- 9
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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