Captive Bred Red Belly YellowTail Fusilier-Caesio sp.
| Care Level: | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Reef Safe: | Yes |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 80 Gallons |
| Max Size: | 24 inches |
The Fusilier, Caesio sp.,also known as the Red-Bellied Fusilier, the Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier, and the Robust Fusilier. is a colorful perciform fish from the Caesionidae family. They have extensible upper jaws that can be best used to pick up plankton.They have a greyish-blue body with a soft yellow dorsal fin with a tinge of pinkish red on their lower halves. They are best kept in groups allowing them to school.
Food:
specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and chopped squid will be readily accepted.
SIZE 2-3 INCH