Azure Parrotfish
NameAzure Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus coelestinus
Common NamesAzure Parrotfish, Midnight Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietherbivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Groupers (non-predatory), Triggerfish (non-aggressive), Other large, peaceful reef fish
Description
The Azure Parrotfish is a large, striking blue-green marine fish known for its prominent beak-like mouth used for scraping algae from coral and rocks. They are vital to reef ecosystems, contributing to sand production and preventing algal overgrowth. Due to their immense size and specialized dietary needs, they are rarely kept in home aquariums and require expert care in very large public aquariums.
