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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Hiwihiwi
Lovely patterned native fish, small beak like mouth. Bown and white patterns. Grows to 25-30cm.
- Scientific Name: Chironemus marmoratus
- Habitat: Found around coastal reefs and rocky coast, lives amongst kelp type weed.
- Temperament: Peaceful except with own species
- Tank Age/Maturity: 100 litres but these guys ultimately will need 1,000 litres plus.
- Diet: A easy to care for fish, eats just about anything
- Threatened Species: N/A
- Special Requirements: Can hassle timid fish away from their food. Can be aggressive with its own species.
- Endemic: N/A
- Size: 25 - 30cm