Redtail Parrotfish

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Redtail Parrotfish

This fish is known as Redtail Parrotfish and the correct latin name is Sparisoma chrysopterum. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Parrotfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Western Atlantic. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful fish.

Redtail Parrotfish can grow up to 50 cm what is approximately 19 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 6000cm2 of water surface which is approximately 930 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Redtail Parrotfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

Requires rocks in order to bite them. Otherwise the teeths will overgrow.

Redtail Parrotfish picture 1

Redtail Parrotfish picture 2



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