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Sordid Parrotfish Aquarium Care Guide

Chlorurus sordidus

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Keeping Sordid Parrotfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: herbivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in very large, mature reef tanks with robust tankmates. Not suitable for typical community tanks due to size and feeding habits. May nip at corals.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and live rock for grazing. Constant supply of algal growth is essential. High-quality filtration and stable water parameters are critical. Not recommended for most home aquariums due to its size and specialized diet.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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