Harlequin Tusk, 3.25" L

Harlequin Tusk, 3.25" L removed from the wishlist

Description

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The Harlequin Tusk will bring a lot of attention to your aquarium. Since Harlequins generally do not bother corals, they can be added to reef aquariums. On the other hand, they will not hesitate to eat a cleanup crew, so be prepared to replace snails, crabs and even urchins more frequently. They look mean (look at the fangs) but aren't really all that aggressive. In a large tank it will be just fine as a community fish. On the flip side, this is a fish that is likely to be bullied if added to aquariums with established aggressive fish. Juveniles are generally found singly in the wild, with adults forming distinct pairs during spawning, which happens at dusk. They reach a max size of about 10 to 11 inches. Reports of this fish getting up to 24 inches in captivity are erroneous. The Harlequin Tusk is found in the Western Pacific inhabiting seaward reefs up to 35 meters deep. They are extremely colorful with alternating vertical white and orange strips with blue outlining.

- Add to an aquarium with ample rockwork and swimming space
- For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty shell foods and vegetable-based foods
- Reef safe with caution
- Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
- Approximate selling size: medium 3.25"-4.25"; medium/large 4.25"-5.25"

Specifications

SKU	3553233
Primary Brand	Petco Marine Fish
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Live Animal

Water Parameters-SG Max	1.025
Pet Max Length	10 IN
Water Parameters-DKH Min	8
Special Diet	Carnivore
Water Parameters-PH Min	8.1
Temperament	Semi-Aggressive
Care Level	Moderate
Pet Min Length	3.25 IN
Water Parameters-SG Min	1.02
Water Parameters-DKH Max	12
Water Parameters-PH Max	8.4
Scientific Name	Choerodon fasciatus
Environment	Marine

Additional Features

Personalized Item flag	No
Size	Small

Item Dimensions

Length	3.25 IN

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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.

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