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About Bucktooth Parrotfish
The Bucktooth Parrotfish is a small, robust parrotfish with a distinctive large bucktooth-like protruding front teeth. Juveniles display mottled green and brown coloration; adults are primarily greenish with reddish markings on the head and body.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank for long-term health • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.023-1.025 • Moderate to strong water flow; excellent filtration required • Heavy grazing needs: live rock, algae-rich environment • Nocturnal; provide hiding spots and subdued lighting areas
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 9
- Aka
- Loro Dientuso
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- herbivore
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Intermediate
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Scaridae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Velvet
- Appearance
- The Bucktooth Parrotfish is a small, robust parrotfish with a distinctive large bucktooth-like protruding front teeth. Juveniles display mottled green and brown coloration; adults are primarily greenish with reddish markings on the head and body.
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