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About Scarlet Soldierfish
The Scarlet Soldierfish is a deep-red to crimson colored fish with a compressed, laterally flattened body and large eyes adapted to low light. It has spiny dorsal and anal fins, silvery-white fin margins, and a distinctive pattern of darker stripes along the body, with the overall coloration being bright red to orange-red.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank • Prefers cooler reef conditions: 72–79°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Maintain salinity 1.020–1.026 SG • Nocturnal feeder; provide dim lighting and hiding places (caves, overhangs) • Feed small meaty items 2–3 times daily; may not eat large food pellets • Generally peaceful with other fish but may eat very small fish or shrimp; use caution in reef settings with ornamental crustaceans
- Appearance
- The Scarlet Soldierfish is a deep-red to crimson colored fish with a compressed, laterally flattened body and large eyes adapted to low light. It has spiny dorsal and anal fins, silvery-white fin margins, and a distinctive pattern of darker stripes along the body, with the overall coloration being bright red to orange-red.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Columnaris disease, Velvet disease
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans. Offer food items appropriate to mouth size. Feed 2–3 times daily in smaller portions.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and the Indo-Australian Archipelago. Found on rocky and coral reef structures at depths typically between 20–200 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate. The Scarlet Soldierfish requires stable water conditions, appropriate feeding of small meaty foods, and low to moderate lighting. It is not difficult for experienced hobbyists but needs careful acclimation and consistent care.
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