This fish is known as
Blue-Barred Parrotfish and the correct latin name is
Scarus ghobban. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Parrotfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful Parrotfish.
Blue-Barred Parrotfish can grow up to 90 cm what is approximately 35 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 10800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1674 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are 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 difficult to keep the Blue-Barred 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.
Scarus Ghobban is an omnivore. Accepts a variety of food starting with algae and ending with meat. These fishes create a bed before they go to sleep. This is why they’re not eaten while sleeping.

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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 18:42:20 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 18:42:20 UTC 2007
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