Where to buy Small Unicornfish
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About Small Unicornfish
Small Unicornfish have a pale silvery-gray body with subtle yellow or olive tones, and a distinctive small horn-like rostral protrusion on the forehead (more prominent in males). The body is moderately compressed and streamlined for reef navigation.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, krill, small fish, shrimp, mysid shrimp
- Max Size
- 20
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia, typically found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180-gallon aquarium; larger for adults • Temp 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.023–1.025 • Moderate water flow; open swimming space essential • Feed varied diet: nori, spirulina, mysis, quality pellets • Peaceful but may nip at corals; monitor compatibility
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris disease
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- Small Unicornfish have a pale silvery-gray body with subtle yellow or olive tones, and a distinctive small horn-like rostral protrusion on the forehead (more prominent in males). The body is moderately compressed and streamlined for reef navigation.
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