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Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
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The iconic 'Gill' fish from Finding Nemo — dramatically beautiful with bold black, white and yellow banding and a long elegant dorsal filament. One of the hardest fish to keep in captivity. Almost universally refuses prepared food and slowly starves. Only for expert aquarists with mature systems and a deep knowledge of its specialized diet. Not recommended for reef tanks.
CARE
Expert
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
9"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 6 more months of maturity
· 1 water param outside ideal range
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)74–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻Out of range (8.0)0–5 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCaution
Hammer CoralCaution
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible