Pinecone Fish PairArothron meleagris Care: Beginner Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: West America The pinecone marine fish is a unique species known for its striking appearance, with a body covered in intricate scales resembling a pinecone. These scales provide camouflage in its natural habitat, making it difficult for predators to spot. This fish is typically found in coral reefs, where it feeds on small crustaceans and plankton, making it an essential

taking in mouthfuls of sand and filtering out small foods

A practical minimum of around 300 litres is recommended for a single specimen

and sea turtles

Beautiful Prawn-Goby

with larger aquariums preferred for long-term stability

but usually becomes bolder once settled

The main reef aquarium concern is behavioural rather than coral damage

in pairs and may also form aggregations

Also known as the Pink-speckled Shrimpgoby

and vivid electric-blue edging around the caudal spine area and tail

Zebrasoma flavescens

coral rubble and sandy reef areas