Parrotfish – Striped

Striped Parrotfish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 89cm (2′ 11″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Scarus Iseri

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  Extra small 1 -2  inches Small : 3 -4 inches

The striped parrotfish, scientific name Scarus Iseri is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Striped parrotfish can grow up to 2’ 11” and can live up to 8 years. Striped parrotfish are omnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp and also supplemented with algae pellets or nori sheets. Striped parrotfish should be kept singly. Parrotfish in the wild eat algae found in coral polyps, to do this they will break the coral with their teeth. They do not require coral as long as they are being fed a healthy and diverse diet. Parrotfish are not recommended in tanks with coral, but they will not both invertebrates. Parrotfish will sleep in the rocks at night and be swimming throughout the tank during the day. Striped parrotfish will change colors from a juvenile to an adult.