Saltwater
Bluemoon parrotfish
Chlorurus atrilunula
Scaridae, Scarinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 30 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 648 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, and United Kingdom.
More about the species
Description
Found in silty protected reefs, over sand and rubble. Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Callyodon capistratoides
- Scarus atrilunula
- Xanothon capistratoides
In other languages
- Black crescent parrotfish, Blue moon parrotfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.