Rafi Amar, Israel
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Hipposcarus harid, also known as Indian long nose or Candelamoa Parrotfish, is one of two species of the genus Hipposcarus. This parrot fish is found from the Red Sea east to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and south to Mozambique and Cocos Keeling.
Hipposcarus harid is found mainly in deep lagoons and sheltered bays as well as outer reefs. Primary food is Algae, which in the inner reef is almost never seen. Often encountered in groups of one male and several females.
Due to the expected final size of this fish (70-75 cm), it is totally unsuitable for a standard seawater-aquarium and may be reserved for more experienced specialists and really great aquariums.
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Feeding intake.
The fish take a long time to eat at the beginning, before the food is taken up, a close inspection is carried out. After acclimatisation, the offered frozen food is eaten without problems. It should be noted that wild-caught fish behave differently than offspring when it comes to food intake. In the case of offspring, the size of the fish purchased also plays a role in the choice of food.
Synonymised names:
Callyodon harid (Forsskål, 1775) · unaccepted
Hipposcarus harid vexillus Smith, 1959 · unaccepted (synonym)
Pseudoscarus harid (Forsskål, 1775) · unaccepted
Scarus cyanurus Valenciennes, 1840 · unaccepted
Scarus harid Forsskål, 1775 · unaccepted
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Hipposcarus harid vexillus Smith, 1959 accepted as Hipposcarus harid (Forsskål, 1775) (synonym)
Hipposcarus harid is found mainly in deep lagoons and sheltered bays as well as outer reefs. Primary food is Algae, which in the inner reef is almost never seen. Often encountered in groups of one male and several females.
Due to the expected final size of this fish (70-75 cm), it is totally unsuitable for a standard seawater-aquarium and may be reserved for more experienced specialists and really great aquariums.
hma
Feeding intake.
The fish take a long time to eat at the beginning, before the food is taken up, a close inspection is carried out. After acclimatisation, the offered frozen food is eaten without problems. It should be noted that wild-caught fish behave differently than offspring when it comes to food intake. In the case of offspring, the size of the fish purchased also plays a role in the choice of food.
Synonymised names:
Callyodon harid (Forsskål, 1775) · unaccepted
Hipposcarus harid vexillus Smith, 1959 · unaccepted (synonym)
Pseudoscarus harid (Forsskål, 1775) · unaccepted
Scarus cyanurus Valenciennes, 1840 · unaccepted
Scarus harid Forsskål, 1775 · unaccepted
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Hipposcarus harid vexillus Smith, 1959 accepted as Hipposcarus harid (Forsskål, 1775) (synonym)
