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About Violet Soldierfish
The Violet Soldierfish is a deep-bodied fish with bright red coloration on the head and body, accented by violet or purple bands and markings. It has large eyes characteristic of nocturnal species, a compressed body shape, and prominent dorsal and anal spines. The lower jaw is distinctly projecting and displays silvery-white coloration.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 9
- Appearance
- The Violet Soldierfish is a deep-bodied fish with bright red coloration on the head and body, accented by violet or purple bands and markings. It has large eyes characteristic of nocturnal species, a compressed body shape, and prominent dorsal and anal spines. The lower jaw is distinctly projecting and displays silvery-white coloration.
- Family
- Holocentridae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. The Violet Soldierfish requires stable water conditions, adequate space (minimum 75 gallon tank), and a diet of quality frozen foods. Its nocturnal behavior and semi-aggressive temperament toward smaller fish require careful tankmate selection.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed frozen carnivorous foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped squid or fish flesh. Offer 2–3 times daily in portions appropriate to tank size. This species is nocturnal and will feed most readily after lights dim.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and throughout the Indo-Australian Archipelago to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, at depths typically between 20–300 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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