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Japanese Pineapple Fish
| Latin Name | Monocentris japonica | ||||||
| Common Name | Japanese Pineapple Fish | ||||||
| Also known as | Pinapple Fish, Japanese Pineapple Fish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE This fish is seldom available, perhaps only once ot twice yearly at best. Availability is unpredictable and highly limited, and the window of opportunity to grab one is very small once we say we have one. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when available. Contact us to get on the waiting list for this item. Collected from Japan, Monocentris japonica is seldom seen in the trade. This is an exceptionally peaceful species that must be kept only with other mild mannered tankmates, or better still, in a species tank. This is not a particularly dfficiult fish to maintain, but it is not a fish for everyone. Its needs cannot be met in the typical aquarium with active fishes. These fishes live in caves and may hang in the corner of the tank if not provided the proper setting with some large cages in which it can feel comfortable. This fish prefers to feed at night. Providing a dimly lit tank, very peaceful tankmates and offering live foods may help it feed. Initially requires live foods, including small grass shrimp, brine shrimp, tiny livebearers and black worms. Slowly introducing non-living food is challenging, but possible. Public aquariums have kept Pinecone Fishes many years in captivity in the proper setting. |
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| Sizes | Generally around 2"-5" |
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| Range in Nature | Japan | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 100 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | . Initially requires live foods, including small grass shrimp, brine shrimp, tiny livebearers and black worms. Slowly introducing non-living food is challenging, but possible. | ||||||
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Weill eat ornamental shrimp, prefers dim lighting, requires very peaceful, non-boisterous tankmates. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Pineapple Fishes | ||||||
| Availability | Contact us to get on the waiting list. |
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| Add to Cart | Japanese Pineapple Fish
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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