Bluetail trunkfish
This marine aquarium fish is known as Bluetail Trunkfish and the correct latin name is Ostracion cyanurus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Boxfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Western Indian Ocean. (e)
Bluetail trunkfish can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm2 of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Bluetail trunkfish. (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.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
Bluetail Trunkfish is semi-aggressive.Bluetail trunkfish can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm2 of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Bluetail trunkfish. (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.
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