Small Toothed Whiptail
Small Toothed Whiptail
(Pentapodus emeryii)
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Care Level: Easy
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Nemipteridae
Maximum Size: 8"
Minimum Tank Size: 125 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Small Toothed Whiptail are peaceful sand stirring fish that will take in mouthfuls of sand in order to find foods such as crustaceans and worms. Adapting well to most aquariums, these fish make the perfect addition for the novice or expert alike.
A varied diet of meaty foods is ideal for the Small Toothed Whiptail. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations and other meaty items.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 4"