Sargocentron xantherythrum

Hawaiian Squirrelfish — Photo: By U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Pacific Region's - Red fish - Papahānaumokuākea Marine National MonumentUploaded by PDTillman, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14185367

Hawaiian squirrelfish  

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This fish is from the Central Pacific known only from Hawaian Islands and Johnston Atoll.

Be careful as rough scales can get caught when netting them...

Reef compatible,  may eat invertebrates

Min. Tank Size 300 litres

Size 17 cm.

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.2 - 8.4

Temp. 22-26°C

Water Hardness 8-12 °d

Diet Carnivore Meaty foods, including finely shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, Pellet and flake food

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