Slender Fusilier
NameSlender Fusilier
Scientific NamePterocaesio digramma
Common NamesSlender Fusilier, Double-lined Fusilier, Double-lined Caesio
FamilyCaesionidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Southern Japan, Northern Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Other Fusiliers, Non-aggressive Triggerfish, Groupers (if large enough not to be prey)
Description
The Slender Fusilier is a schooling marine fish characterized by its elongated body and vibrant coloration, often displaying two prominent stripes along its sides. These active swimmers are primarily zooplankton feeders in their natural habitat and thrive in large groups.
