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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Parrotfish
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Palenose Parrotfish Scarus psittacus
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Palenose Parrotfish (Scarus psittacus)
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Family: Scaridae
Maximum Size: 14.0 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Risky
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Middle Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Although the Palenose Parrotfish is very attractive, this species does not fair well in the aquarium trade. Most of the time it will waste away due to starvation. In the wild, their diet consists mainly of algae, which they acquire by crushing hard coral or rocks into sand. To promote good health, offer feeder blocks made from Plaster of Paris, impregnated with meaty substance. |
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The Palenose Parrotfish (Scarus psittacus) belongs to the family named Scaridae. Typically reaching a max size of about 14.0 inches in length, the Palenose Parrotfish is passive in nature and risky in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the middle tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Scarus psittacus should not be housed in a tank less than 140 gallons in size. 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 a well established aquarium.
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salt water
Vertebrates
