Zanclus cornutus

Moorish idol  

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5950

This fish comes from the Indo Pacific region and when buying these fish be aware that stock can easily starve, do not buy fish with sunken bellies.

Ask to see fish eating before purchase as some will not eat in captivity.

Reef compatible

Min. Tank Size 100 litres.

Size 23 cm

Sg 1.020 - 1.025

pH 8.1 - 8.5

Temp. 23 -28 °C

Water Hardness 8-10 °d

Diet Carnivore Likes live food such as  invertebrates,  glass shrimp, mosquito larva, and daphnia.Will accept flake, pellets and frozen foods.