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Chelmonops truncatus

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Truncate Coralfish
Truncate Coralfish
Species Chelmonops truncatus
Family Chaetodontidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 8.661 in

20-22 cm (7.9-8.7")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Indo-West Pacific

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Truncate Coralfish, Eastern Talma

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Origin

This fish is endemic to the Indonesian West Pacific around Australia.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

In the wild these fish will feed on algae as well as various small invertebrates. [1]

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Adult Truncate Coralfish can typically be found in pairs.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] References

  1. Steene, R.C., 1978. Butterfly and angelfishes of the world. A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd., Australia. vol. 1. 144 p.

[edit] External links

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