
Where to buy Three-spot Squirrelfish
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About Three-spot Squirrelfish
Elongated, slender body; silver-gray upper parts, yellowish lower half; distinctive black bar across eyes.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • Water temperature: 72-78°F • pH: 8.1-8.4 • Specific needs: Require a large amount of swimming space and strong water flow for active lifestyle; live rock and hiding places should be provided.
- Max Size
- 11
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Three-spot Squirrelfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Holocentridae
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- The Holocentrus tricolor, specifically, is naturally found in the Caribbean Sea, along the coasts of countries such as Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula), Honduras, and Bahamas. They are typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 60 feet.
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