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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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Pink Maomao
A brilliantly coloured fish, pink with fins carrying a slight blue tinge.
- Scientific Name: Caprodon Longimanus
- Habitat: Found inshore near rocky reefs to 100 metres
- Temperament: A peaceful fish in a mixed tank
- Tank Age/Maturity: 600 litres and at least six months
- Diet: Newly caught fish need live food but after settling in tank they eat everything from flake food to mysid shrimp. Partial to prawns
- Threatened Species: N/A
- Special Requirements: A very timid fish when newly caught, easily pushed off food
- Endemic: N/A
- Size: 60cm