Remora

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Remora Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 2,000 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 36″ (3′)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (Recommended to pair with large sharks)

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Echeneis Naucrates

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx Purchase Size: 8 -12 inches

Remora fish, scientific name Echeneis Naucrates are semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank is 2,000 gallons. These fish are recommended for experts, public aquariums or zoo’s only due to their requirements. Remora fish can grow up to 3’. Due to the rarity in the hobby their lifespan is unknown. Remora are carnivores and are known as suckerfish in the ocean, they eat scraps from their host meals and will also eat external algae, bacteria and parasites off of their host. Remoras are reef safe, they will not bother coral but will eat invertebrates. Remora often host off of large sea creatures such as sea turtles and large sharks. Remora can be kept alone but are often kept in pairs or small groups hosting off of one host.