Blue-spotted Cornetfish
NameBlue-spotted Cornetfish
Scientific NameFistularia commersonii
Common NamesBlue-spotted Cornetfish, Smooth Cornetfish, Cornetfish, Flutemouth
FamilyFistulariidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)63
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Large Tangs, Groupers, Snappers, Moray Eels, Lionfish
Description
The Blue-spotted Cornetfish is a distinctive, elongated marine fish known for its long, tube-like snout and often subtle blue spots. Found in the Indo-Pacific, it is an ambush predator that feeds on small fish and invertebrates within coral reefs and seagrass beds. Due to its impressive adult size, it requires an extremely large, specialized aquarium.
