Zebrasoma desjardinii (Surgeon-)

Zebrasoma desjardinii (Surgeon-)

Description

The characteristic of this fish is the very accentuated development of the dorsal and anal fins. The color is yellowish brown, punctuated by a series of orange points towards the ventral region. Other stains, very fine, white, dot the head and the neck. Young people have extremely high fins that make them look like young people from Platax.

Zebrasoma Desjardinii fish is a salt water fish belonging to the Acanthuridae family. He is also known as Desjardin Zèbre chirurgal. This fish is characterized by its unique color, with black and white strips which have earned it its name.

The Zebrasoma Desjardinii is from the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. He lives in coral reefs and feeds mainly on plankton and algae. Desjardin's zebra shower fish is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group with other individuals in its species.

The Zebrasoma Desjardinii has an average adult size of about 30 centimeters, although some individuals can reach up to 40 centimeters in length. The fish has an elongated shape and flattened laterally, with a caudal finish in the shape of a spatula which allows it to maneuver with precision in the coral reefs.

The Zebrasoma Desjardinii is a colorful and attractive fish, making it a popular choice for aquariums. However, it is important to note that this fish needs a large aquarium with enough space to swim and adequate filtration to maintain clean water. In addition, Desjardin's zebra-surgical fish can be aggressive towards other fish, so it is important to keep it in an aquarium with compatible species.

In summary, the Zebrasoma Desjardinii fish is a colored and gregarious salt water fish from the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

Origin

  • Family : Acanthuridae
  • Origin : Tropical Indian Ocean, Red Sea.

Features

  • Adult size : 40 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 24 - 30 °C
  • pH : 8 - 8,5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 500

Dimorphism

None

Reproduction

Impossible in aquarium

Contribution

  • Created by : stingray
  • Last update : 27/09/2022

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