Hawaiian Moorish Idol - Zanclus cornutusHawaiian Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) The Hawaiian Moorish Idol, Zanclus cornutus, is one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable marine fish in the world, admired for its bold black, white and yellow body pattern, long trailing dorsal filament and elegant disc shaped profile. Although often associated with the reefs of Hawaii, this species is widespread across the Indo Pacific and tropical Pacific. It is a truly stunning fish, but it is also

Scientific Name (Latin):Genicanthus bellus

Around 10–11 cm

A practical minimum of around 200–300 litres is recommended for a single specimen

this is a fast

Scribble Boxfish

Messmate Pipefish

cleaner shrimps and typical reef invertebrates

Minimum Tank Size:A minimum of 900 litres is recommended for long-term care

Great size polyps

Suntail Gobies do not normally nip corals

Centropyge bispinosa

they are best placed where their tentacles can extend freely without being blasted by direct flow or touching neighbouring corals