Princess Parrotfish

[Mike]

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Princess Parrotfish - One of the most colorful fish in the aquatic world.

The Princess Parrotfish (Scarus Taeniopterus), which you can find in the Tropical Western Atlantic range, is one of the most colorful fish you can keep in your aquarium. However, they do come with certain challenges.

Captive care​

The princess parrotfish does poorly in confined spaces. It grazes on algae throughout the day in the wild covering large areas, so you will also need an abundant growth of micro algae in confinement. It is peaceful with other species, but it...

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