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Scarus quoyi 14-18 cm

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Scarus quoyi Scarus quoyi Scarus quoyi

Common name: Ray-finned fish. This fish has an oval-shaped blue body, and their coloring changes depending on their age.

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Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Difficult
Temperament
Random
Food
Corallivore
Reef compatibility
Not compatible
Recommended number
Alone
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Maximum size
28 cm
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Scarus quoyi – Multicolored Ray-Finned Fish

Scarus quoyi, known as the ray-finned fish, is a splendid reef fish from the Labridae family. This specimen is distinguished by its oval, robust morphology, and especially by its unique coloration that evolves throughout its life. Young individuals display more subdued hues, while adults exhibit a bright blue enhanced with green, pink, or purple patterns depending on the specimen.

This remarkable color change is a characteristic specific to the Scarus quoyi species, making it a visual asset of choice in any large marine aquarium. Their constantly evolving appearance delights aquarists wishing to observe impressive natural development.

Behavior and Compatibility

Scarus quoyi is a peaceful species, although large in size. It generally cohabits well with other reef fish, provided there is enough space to swim and a rich decor. Very active during the day, they spend their time grazing on algae on live rocks.

Like many parrotfish, they can sometimes move the substrate or small decorations while foraging through the decor. It is therefore recommended to stabilize the rocky elements well in the aquarium.

Maintenance Conditions

  • Recommended minimum volume: 600 liters
  • Temperature: 24°C to 28°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Decor: abundant live rocks, open areas for swimming
  • Water flow: moderate to strong

Feeding

Omnivorous with a strong herbivorous tendency, Scarus quoyi mainly feeds on algae present on live rocks. It also accepts:

  • Vegetable and enriched pellets
  • Fresh foods like nori leaves
  • Mysis, brine shrimp, blanched spinach

A varied diet promotes vibrant colors and balanced behavior.

Why Choose Scarus quoyi?

  • Ray-finned fish with brilliant blue
  • Spectacular evolving coloration
  • Excellent algae grazer
  • Active and peaceful behavior
  • Perfect for large-volume reef tanks

Scarus quoyi is both a majestic and useful fish, combining beauty, utility, and dynamism in your marine aquarium.

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