This species is known as
Redtail Parrotfish and the correct latin name is
Sparisoma chrysopterum. It belongs to the
Parrotfish family. (
e) It's origin 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. So 1 specimen requires at least 6000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 930 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
Requires rocks in order to bite them. Otherwise the teeths will overgrow.

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Document modified on Sat Dec 22 12:14:08 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 22 12:14:08 UTC 2007
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