Queen Parrotfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Queen Parrotfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific or highly compatible reef tanks with other large, robust fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, specialized diet, and need for extensive swimming space.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and shelter. A constant supply of macroalgae and high-quality herbivore pellets/flakes is essential. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are critical. May consume corals if not adequately fed or if algae supply is insufficient.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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