Marine Fish
Porkfish
Anisotremus virginicus
Price: $9.87 USD
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The Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) is a hardy and visually striking marine fish known for its bold yellow and silver striped body and peaceful yet active behavior; juveniles are especially popular in the aquarium hobby due to their unique appearance and adaptability. Native to the Western Atlantic and Caribbean reefs, the Porkfish is commonly found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and mangroves, where it forages for food in groups; it is an omnivorous species, feeding on crustaceans, worms, plankton, and detritus, and accepts flakes, pellets, and frozen foods, becoming easy to feed once acclimated; it needs a minimum 200L+ tank with stable marine aquarium conditions, plenty of live rock for grazing and shelter, and is best in established systems; it is generally safe with corals but may eat small invertebrates like shrimp and worms, and is best with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish; keep in small groups if tank size allows, provide a varied diet to maintain health and color,...
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