Tubesnout Poacher
NameTubesnout Poacher
Scientific NameAulichthys japonicus
Common NamesTubesnout Poacher, Japanese Tubesnout
FamilyAulorhynchidae
OriginNorthwest Pacific Ocean, Japan, Korea, China
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Blennies, Other peaceful temperate reef fish
Description
The Tubesnout Poacher is a slender, elongated marine fish known for its distinctive long, tube-like snout. It inhabits rocky reefs and seagrass beds in temperate waters of the Northwest Pacific, feeding on small crustaceans and zooplankton. Its unique appearance and specialized care requirements make it an interesting, albeit uncommon, aquarium species.
