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About Tobaccofish
A small, stocky serranid with tan and brown coloration and vertical dark bars along the body, earning its "tobacco" common name. The body is robust with a rounded head and terminal mouth.
Key facts
- Family
- Serranidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Syndrome, Bacterial Infections
- Max Size
- 4
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small fish, crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, krill), and squid in both wild and aquarium settings.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas southward through the Caribbean to Brazil.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed small meaty foods: frozen mysis shrimp, small pieces of fish, or copepods 2–3 times daily • Provide rocky outcrops and caves for shelter and hiding • Hardy species but may nip at small ornamental shrimp and crustaceans
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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