Where to buy Small Toothed Whiptail
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About Small Toothed Whiptail
Pentapodus emeryii, the double whiptail, purple threadfin bream or blue whiptail, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Nemipteridae, the threadfin breams.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Pentapodus emeryii, the double whiptail, purple threadfin bream or blue whiptail, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Nemipteridae, the threadfin breams.
- Max Size
- 13.8
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Nemipteridae
- Origin
- This fish occurs in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium; prefers larger systems with open sand beds • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Benthic feeder; requires live sand/rubble for foraging; sifts substrate constantly • Carnivorous; feed quality meaty foods (mysis, bloodworms) 2-3× daily • Peaceful but territorial with conspecifics; compatible with most reef fish
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