Where to buy Rainbow Parrotfish
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About Rainbow Parrotfish
Large, robust parrotfish with distinctive beak-like fused teeth. Coloration varies by life stage: juveniles are greenish to yellowish, while adults display brilliant blues, greens, and reds, particularly males which develop intensely colored heads and bodies with orange-red markings.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Diet Details
- Obligate herbivore that feeds on algae and detritus by scraping coral rubble and reef surfaces. In captivity, provide high-quality marine algae sheets, seaweed-based pellets, and occasional vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or nori.
- Max Size
- 49
- Origin
- Western Atlantic from Florida to Brazil, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
- Diet
- herbivore
- Aka
- Loro Guacamayo
- Min tank size
- 500 gallons
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Appearance
- Large, robust parrotfish with distinctive beak-like fused teeth. Coloration varies by life stage: juveniles are greenish to yellowish, while adults display brilliant blues, greens, and reds, particularly males which develop intensely colored heads and bodies with orange-red markings.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Expert
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