Reef safe parrot fish

[Matt_Wandell]

Matt - I randomly came across an emaciated Scarus quoyi at a poorly run LFS I rarely visit. I only knew what it was from a post here about them. It has blossomed in my 300 after nearly 8 months of recovery and is one of my favorites. It has never touched a coral, but certainly could always change it's mind. It periodically scrapes the rock work but seems to prefer nori & mysis to anything else. It was sold as a generic "green parrot" for a mere $39.


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That is a really nice looking parrot! Thanks for the info.

 

[Matt_Wandell]

Matt, Jason at GA has one in his main display at the store for a few months and it is very well behaved. I am not sure if he still has another one up still for sale or he sold it. I can give him a call if you would like.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I can shoot him an email when we're ready to get a few.

I'm thinking a harem of 5-6 in our big tank would be nice...

 

[Chooch1]

Sedgro,

Beautiful parrot!! How many inches is your fish? Has it grown muuch since you obtained it? Do you think a 180 gallon reef tank (6' x 2' x 2')would be large enough for one of these? Thanks.

 

[sedgro]

It is close to 10 inches, and has grown a little bit. I had no trouble getting it to feed. It was timid at first but is now one of the more aggressive feeders in the tank.


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[Aquabacs]

Thanks Mike, I can shoot him an email when we're ready to get a few.

I'm thinking a harem of 5-6 in our big tank would be nice...

That would be an awesome display!

Mike

 

[dzhuo]

Agree, that would be pretty awesome.

Matt,
I am in SF, CA too. Would it be possible to check out your tank sometime?