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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Squirrelfish
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Hawaiian Squirrelfish Sargocentron xantherythrum
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Hawaiian Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum)
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Family: Holocentridae
Maximum Size: 7.0 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Night / Nocturnal
Tank Area Preference:
Entire Tank
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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This species is usually shy at first, but gradually gets bolder as it get accustomed to its surroundings. If the lighting is low or at night, they become more open and spend more time out of hiding. Be careful when handling this fish, they have spikes on their gill covers that can contain venom. Typically only eats live foods. |
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The Hawaiian Squirrelfish (Sargocentron xantherythrum) belongs to the family named Holocentridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 7.0 inches in length, the Hawaiian Squirrelfish is generally passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the evening hours or at night and less so during the day, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Sargocentron xantherythrum should not be housed in a tank less than 75 gallons in sizeand in general should have low (2 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
Vertebrates
