Tuskfish – Harlequin

Minimum Tank Size:  120 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 25cm (10″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 10 years

Scientific Name: Choerodon Fasciatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with Caution (Will eat any type of crustaceans [snails, crabs, shrimp, etc.]

Approx. Purchase Size:  Small: 3 inches

The harlequin tuskfish, scientific name Choerodon Fasciatus is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 120 gallons. They can grow up to 10” and can live up to 10 years. Harlequin tuskfish are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as mysis shrimp. They can also be given small pieces of raw seafood such as squid, shrimp, fish, etc. Harlequin tuskfish should be kept singly as they will become territorial to other harlequin tuskfish. They will not bother coral but they will prey upon mollusks and crustaceans. Harlequin tuskfish are best suited for FOWLR tanks.