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Gold-banded fusilier Aquarium Care Guide

Pterocaesio chrysozona

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Keeping Gold-banded fusilier in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized reef-safe fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or very large predatory species. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space due to their active schooling nature. A well-established reef aquarium with strong filtration and water movement is ideal. They are constant feeders and require multiple small feedings throughout the day.

Water parameters

Temperature
23-28°C (73-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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