Nov 10

Squirrelfish Profile

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Squirrelfish

  • Should be kept in a tank of at least 70 gallons. These fish range in size but they are usually between 7 inches and 1 foot.
  • These are peaceful fish.
  • Will eat meaty foods.
  • Place in reef tanks with caution.
  • CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WITH THESE FISH. CERTAIN TYPES ARE VENEMOUS.

 

Water conditions should be:      Temperature: between 72 and 78 F

                                                dKH: 8-12

                                                pH: 8.1-8.4

                                                sg: 1.020-1.025

 

 

Squirrelfish compatibility-

 

Caution should be used when placing Squirrelfish with Blennies, Butterflies, Cardinals, Chromis, Damsels, Dartfish, Dragonets, Eels, Gobies, Jawfish, Hogfish, Lions/Scorpions, Sharks/ Rays, Triggerfish, Wrasse and Invertebrates.

Extreme Caution: Squirrelfish should not be placed in a tank with Groupers and Seahorse/Pipefish.

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