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About Wood's Soldierfish
Elongated, oval-shaped body measuring up to 30 cm in length. Dorsal surface is olive-yellow, ventral surface is paler. Distinctive white band on caudal peduncle (base of tail). Prominent black spots on head and along lateral line.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, bristle worms, small crustaceans (e.g., mysis shrimp), marine algae in wild and aquarium settings.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Wood's Soldierfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 100 gallon tank minimum - Water temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C) - pH: 8.1-8.4 - Specific needs: Sand substrate, strong water flow, and live rock for hiding spaces
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Holocentrus woodi are naturally found in the Caribbean Sea, particularly along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Cuba, and the Bahamas. They inhabit shallow coral reef environments at depths between 10 to 50 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Max Size
- 10
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Elongated, oval-shaped body measuring up to 30 cm in length. Dorsal surface is olive-yellow, ventral surface is paler. Distinctive white band on caudal peduncle (base of tail). Prominent black spots on head and along lateral line.
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