Pine Cone Fish - Monocentris japonicaPine Cone Fish (Monocentris japonica) The Pine Cone Fish, also commonly known as the Japanese Pineapplefish or Pineconefish, is one of the most unusual marine fish kept in captivity. It has a bright yellow body covered in large bony scutes outlined in black, along with glowing light organs on either side of the lower jaw that house symbiotic bacteria. In the wild it is a nocturnal, cave loving species that shelters under ledges and among rocky reefs

Like all fleece filters of this type

and it needs substantial open swimming space in captivity

Purigen controls ammonia

Best kept in a well-established marine aquarium with vigorous filtration

Dimension L223 x W72 x H38mmPower Consumption 25wFlow Rate 7

The main reef concern is not coral compatibility

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shaded areas and open swimming space

Found on coral rubble and lagoons at depths between 10-85m

vivid blue edging and bright orange caudal spine area

resulting in a silent water return with no splashing or gurgling

It prefers secure caves