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The Bower's Parrotfish is also known as the Orange Spot Parrotfish. The name, "Parrotfish" comes from the shape of the mouth. The teeth are fused together to form a "beak" that resembles a parrot's.
The Bower's Parrotfish should reside in a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of swimming room. The tank should contain live rock and hard corals (skeletons are acceptable) to graze upon. It will chew on hard corals to eat the animals within.
The diet should also consist of a variety of herbivore preparations, flaked foods, and meaty preparations.
Like other parrotfish, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anthias, Batfish, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Puffers, Squirrelfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Bower's Parrotfish (Scarus bowersi)
Family: Scaridae Range: Indian Ocean Size: Up to 13 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 125 gallon Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Spawner |
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