Grooved Razorfish
NameGrooved Razorfish
Scientific NameAeoliscus strigatus
Common NamesGrooved Razorfish, Razorfish, Shrimpfish, Striped Shrimpfish
FamilyCentriscidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, New Caledonia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful Gobies, Blennies, Pipefish, Seahorses, Other peaceful, slow-moving saltwater fish
Description
The Grooved Razorfish is a unique saltwater species known for its distinctive head-down swimming posture, often schooling among seagrass or corals for camouflage. These peaceful fish have a long, pointed snout and a compressed body, typically displaying a prominent longitudinal stripe. They are specialized carnivores, feeding on small zooplankton and tiny crustaceans.
