Rosy Razorfish
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Like other razorfishes, this species likes to bury itself in a deep sand bed. Scott W. Michael
[edit] Overview
This Atlantic razorfish is found in sand flats and seagrass beds, where it feeds on small, benthic invertebrates. It is likely to feed on worms, small snails, ornamental shrimps, and juvenile serpent stars—although it is entirely safe with corals.
Family: Labridae
Other common name(s):
- Straight-tail Razorfish
Native range:
Habitat: In nature, it is most commonly found in open sandy areas.
Maximum length: 15 cm (6 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 285 L (75 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Meaty foods, including shredded frozen seafood, mysid shrimp, frozen preparations, and pigment-enriched flake food. Feed at least once a day, unless you have a healthy stock of crustaceans and worms for it to feed on, in which case you can feed every other day.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Keep one male per tank. If the reef tank is large enough (180 gallons [684 L] or more), a male and one or more females may be included.
[edit] Special Care
As with other razorfishes, provide an open, deep sand bed in which it can bury.
[edit] Notes
This species is sexually dichromatic.
| Common name | Rosy Razorfish +, and Straight-tail Razorfish + |
| Family | Labridae + |
| Genus | Xyrichtys + |
| Image credit | SWM + |
| Maximum length | 6 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 75 gal + |
| Native range | Western Atlantic +, Southern Florida +, Bahamas +, and Northern South America + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | martinicensis + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |