Mediterranean Parrotfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mediterranean 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 a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and non-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with small or timid species, or other parrotfish unless the tank is exceptionally large and provides ample territory.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with extensive live rock for grazing and hiding. A mature aquarium with stable water parameters is essential. They are constant grazers, so a continuous supply of algae (e.g., nori, spirulina) is necessary if natural algal growth is insufficient. They are sensitive to poor water quality and require excellent filtration and regular water changes.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-26°C (68-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

Explore Mediterranean Parrotfish