Bicolor Parrotfish
Cetoscarus bicolor
Saltwater Fish
Species Group: Parrotfish
Family: Scaridae
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Bicolor Parrotfish
General information
The Bicolor Parrotfish the younger Bicolor Parrotfish is white in color with a thin stripe of orange across the face. It features orange caudal fins as well as dorsal fins that make a stunning and captivating fish in any tank. And, as the Bicolor Parrotfish grows its color changes from white to blue, and stripes get transformed to spots along with the fins in additional hues. It is named appropriately as the Bicolor Parrotfish, due to the presence of joined teeth that forms a beak shape giving a resemblance to a parrot's beak. Although it is peaceful species, its care level is quite difficult to achieve in captivity. Since the Bicolor Parrotfish can grow relatively larger in size, it must be kept in a medium sized tank as a juvenile. As an adult will require a large size tank. It constantly grazes for food. The Bicolor Parrotfish grows up to 30 inches in length in the wild but is typically imported at 2-4 inches. Since the Bicolor Parrotfish is not a deep swimmer in wild, it needs a brightly lit aquarium. Also, the aquarium should comprise plenty of live coral or rock, and plants at the bottom of it to simulate their natural habitat.
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