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About Midnight Parrotfish
The Midnight Parrotfish is mostly dark blue to deep blue-black with lighter blue or turquoise accents on the head and gill covers. It has the characteristic parrotfish body shape with a large terminal mouth and robust frame.
Key facts
- Diet
- herbivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, mollusks, small crustaceans (e.g., mysis shrimp), polychaete worms
- Max Size
- 9
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically at depths of 5–50 meters on outer reef slopes.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Expert
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 120 gallon tank • Requires live rock and sand for grazing on algae and invertebrates • Feed high-quality herbivore pellets, nori, and occasional meaty foods (mysis, krill) • Maintain temperature 72–82°F, pH 8.0–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Sensitive to poor water quality; excellent filtration and regular water changes essential
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Scaridae
- Aka
- Plum Parrotfish, Loro De Medianoche
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