Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema)
400,00 EGP
Facts
| Latin name | Sargocentron diadema – (Lacepède, 1802) |
| Local name | Crown squirrelfish |
| Family | Holocentridae – Sargocentron |
| Origin | East Indian Ocean, West Indian Ocean, Australia, Japan, The Red Sea, Indonesia, Central/West Pacific |
| Max length | 17 cm (6.7″) |
As aquarium fish
| Minimum volume | 600 l (158 gal) |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Suitable for aquarium | Suitable with care |
| Reef safe | Reef safe with caution |
| Aggressiveness | Mostly peaceful but might be aggressive towards similar species |
Feed
| Recommended | Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs…) Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…) |
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Description
Description
Beware of
| Can be a threat to small fish |
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This spicies might be a threat to smaller fishes. |
| Can be a threat towards small crustaceans |
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This species can be a threat towards small crustaceans, e.g. small shrimp. |
| Take care when catching these fish |
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These fish should not be caught with a net, as it is all too easy to damage their large eyes. |
| Venomous |
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This species is venomous, but it´s toxin is rarely dangerous to humans. It can however cause considerable pain. In case of poisoning it is vital to have as much information as possible regarding the species/poison. Have telephone numbers for the poison hotline close to the aquarium. Since different people can have different reactions to poisons, take precautions necessary to ensure personal safety and that of the surroundings. |
Keep in mind
| Secretive |
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| A very secretive species which hides between the rocks. When it feels at home in the aquarium it will appear more, but is still not as active in the water column as most of the other fish. |
| Overhangs and caves |
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This species thrives best in an aquarium with overhangs and caves. |
| Can be aggressive |
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This species can be aggressive if they are not provided with adequate space. |
| Nocturnal |
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This species is nocturnal and therefore the most active when the light is dimmed or turned off. |
| Initially shy |
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This species can be very shy when first introduced into a new aquarium. More aggressive fish can be introduced after this species has acclimatized. |
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| Size | S, M, L |
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