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Moorish idol — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Moorish idol

Zanclus cornutus

FishSaltwater

Care level: Demanding
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef safe: With caution
Minimum tank: 800 L
Maximum size: 22 cm
Temperature: 24–27 °C
pH: 8–8.4
Diet: Omnivore

Good to know

Needs a mature, stable tank
Hard to wean onto dry food
Outgrows most home tanks

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

In the BlubHub app you link your inhabitants to this database and see the care info next to your own water parameters.