Moorish Idol
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Uploaded by DrJunglesAnimalWorld on Aug 14, 2009
The Moorish Idol is one of the most beautiful aqarium fish. Unfortunately, they are extremely difficult to keep in captivity and should not be purchased for your aquarium. Best leave this one where it can survive, in the ocean! Another fish that looks similar to the Moorish Idol, but can be kept successfully in an aquarium is the Longfin Bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus. Other species of Heniochus can also be kept. The Moorish Idol, Zanclus cornutus or "Crowned Scythe", is the only member of the family Zanclidae. It eats sponges, tunicates and other benthic invertebrates in the wild, which explains why aquarists have an impossible time getting them to eat in captivity. This is a beautiful fish that should be left in the ocean.
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it's Gil!! lol :D
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I have 1 in my tank for 2 years now my water chemistry is not always 100% but he is fine,He is a greedy bastard and has never been sick. Its all bull i tell ya they are easy to look after just feed them .
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I've always loved the coloration & shape of these fish. It's a shame they're not able to be aclimated to aquarium life. Another option is brackish water monos, and freshwater angelfish.
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Yes, I believe so.
DrJunglesAnimalWorld 2 years ago