Blue-Barred Parrotfish

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Blue-Barred Parrotfish

This species 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) Origin of this fish 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. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 10800cm2 of water surface which is approximately 1674 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 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 levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

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.

Blue-Barred Parrotfish picture no. 1

Blue-Barred Parrotfish picture no. 2



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