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About Lookdown
Highly compressed, disc-shaped body with a silvery coloration and subtle iridescent blue and green tones on the back. The distinctive steep profile and downturned mouth give the species its "lookdown" common name.
Key facts
- Aka
- Lookdown Fish, Moonfish
- Family
- Carangidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 70-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Min tank size
- 200 gallons
- Appearance
- Highly compressed, disc-shaped body with a silvery coloration and subtle iridescent blue and green tones on the back. The distinctive steep profile and downturned mouth give the species its "lookdown" common name.
- Max Size
- 12
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Argentina, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Large, open tank (200+ gallons minimum) for active schooling • Peaceful community setup with species of similar size; can be skittish • Well-established, stable water: 72–78°F, sg 1.020–1.023, pH 8.1–8.3 • Strong, indirect water flow; avoid aggressive handling • Feed quality frozen/live foods (copepods, mysid shrimp, small pellets)
- Notes
- Common in large FOWLR tanks. Requires very large tank due to size and swimming habits. Will eat small fish.
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