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Harlequin tuskfish

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such as brine shrimp, mysis, and shellfish. It is a semi-aggressive fish and ideal tankmates would include angels, tangs, and small triggerfish. However, it will not tolerate its own kind, so there should be only one specimen per tank. They are not reef-safe. Although they will typically not nip at corals or sessile invertebrates, they will attack and consume crabs, hermit crabs, snails, and shrimp.
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The harlequin tuskfish is a moderately difficult fish to maintain in captivity. Juveniles can be shy and easily bullied by aggressive tankmates, while adults will be quite aggressive. At a minimum, they should be kept in a 120-gallon tank for a single specimen. They will accept frozen and meaty foods
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The harlequin tuskfish grows to length of 30 cm (12 in). It is a brightly colored marine fish with shades of blue, green, and orange. It has sharp blue teeth. The specimens found in Australia generally have brighter coloration.
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The harlequin tuskfish is a carnivore, eating mostly benthic invertebrates such as echinoderms, crustaceans, molluscs, and worms.
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A reef temperature of 25–28 °C (77–82 °F) is ideal for maintaining the harlequin tuskfish.
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This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean in two separate areas. One is from the
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Small, James; Turner, Richard; Karleskint, George (2012).
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Conservation status
Least Concern
IUCN 3.1
Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Labriformes
Labridae
Choerodon
Binomial name
Günther
Synonyms
Snyder
Herre
wrasse
Pacific Ocean
aquarium

Ryukyus
Taiwan
Queensland
Australia
New Caledonia
reefs

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