Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus)
800,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Zanclus cornutus |
| Local name | Moorish Idol |
| Family | Zanclidae – Zanclus |
| Origin | East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, Indonesia, East Pacific, Central/West Pacific |
| Max length | 25 cm (9,8″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 1000 l (264 gal) |
| Hardiness | Delicate |
| Suitable for aquarium | Experience, preparation and extra care required |
| Reef safe | Reef safe with caution |
| Aggressiveness | Docile |
Feed
| Recommended | Macroalgea (Eg. seaweed / nori) Microalgea (Eg. spirulina) Sponges |
| Mostly | Other invertebrates |
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Description
Description
Beware of
| Difficult to keep |
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| It is recommended that this species be kept by experienced aquarists as it requires specialized food for its continual survival. |
| Subsceptible to ich |
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| This species is easily susceptible to Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritants), when stressed by other fish, bad water quality, or when relocated. |
Keep in mind
| Frequent feeding |
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| This species requires frequent feeding, at least a couple of times per day. |
| Sensitive during transportation |
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| This species is very sensitive during transportation and acclimatizing into the aquarium. |
| Fastidious feeder |
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These fish eat exceptionally slowly and can be very selective feeders. It can therefore be problematic to provide it with a sufficient and varied diet, in an aquarium with other, faster feeding species. |
| Well established aquarium with algae |
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These fish should be kept in a well run aquarium where they can “graze” algae from rocks and stones. If there are insufficient algae on the rocks, it is important to feed more frequently and supplement with algae rich food e.g. Spirulina. |
| Requires plenty of space for swimming. |
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| This species revels in swimming and requires an aquarium with ample space. |
| Docile |
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| This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish. |
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| Size | S, M, L |
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