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The Short Bigeye, sometimes known simply as the Big Eye, is a burnt orange to red color with several white highlights. The dorsal fin has a feathery appearance and the other fins are marked in black at the ends.
A 75 gallon or larger aquarium with generous amounts of live rock, hiding places, and swimming room provides a good environment. It will do well with others of its own species as long as there are adequate hiding locations and plenty of space. It will eat invertebrates such as worms (includes fireworms), crustaceans, and serpent stars. It is a nocturnal fish and hides while the lights are on.
The diet should vary between live feeder shrimps, freeze-dried shrimps, chopped marine meats.
Like other squirrelfish, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Clownfish, Filefish, Goatfish, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers, Squirrelfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Short Bigeye (Pristigenys alta)
Family: Priacanthidae Range: Atlantic Size: Up to 12 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: No Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 75 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Difficult Reproduction: Egg Scatterer |
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