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About Tailspot Squirrelfish
A nocturnal, stocky squirrelfish with a deep crimson-red to orange-red body marked by alternating white stripes running horizontally along the sides. A distinctive dark spot or blotch appears on the tail peduncle (tailspot), and the dorsal and anal fins display spiny anterior rays with white margins. Large, reflective eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 70 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Appearance
- A nocturnal, stocky squirrelfish with a deep crimson-red to orange-red body marked by alternating white stripes running horizontally along the sides. A distinctive dark spot or blotch appears on the tail peduncle (tailspot), and the dorsal and anal fins display spiny anterior rays with white margins. Large, reflective eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 70 gallon tank for a single specimen • Nocturnal; provide dim lighting and plenty of caves/crevices for daytime refuge • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stable conditions with low flow in resting areas • pH 8.1–8.3, Salinity 1.020–1.026 • Feed small meaty foods 1–2 times daily; avoid rapid feeding changes or overstocking to prevent water quality degradation • Peaceful with other fish but may consume very small shrimp or crustaceans; generally compatible with corals and invertebrates
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Tailspot Squirrelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including finely chopped seafood, small crustaceans, mysid shrimp, and quality carnivore pellets. Offer foods appropriate to the fish's small mouth size. Feed 1–2 times daily with portions the fish can consume within a few minutes.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending east to the Hawaiian Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago. Found on coral and rocky reefs at depths typically between 20–200 meters.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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