High-Hat
High-Hat
(Equetus acuminatus)
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Care Level: Moderate
Color: Black and White
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Sciaenidae
Maximum Size: 9"
Minimum Tank Size: 70 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
Venomous: No
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Overview
The High-Hat, also known as Hi-Hat, has a shimmering silvery body marked by dark horizontal stripes and a tall anterior dorsal fin.
It requires a peaceful community in a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with a sandy bottom, and abundant hiding places. It tends to hide during the acclimation process to the new aquarium until it feels secure.
Regular meals consisting of a variety of live items such as black worms and brine shrimp and prepared meaty items should bring it out of hiding. The Hi-Hat will comb the sandy bottom looking for worms, crustaceans, and small fish if it is hungry. It may even eat the occasional fireworm.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 1-3/4"; Small/Medium: 1-3/4" to 2-1/2"; Medium: 2-1/2"" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"