Banana Fish

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Latin Name: Pentapodus caninus
Common Name(s): Banana Fish, Purple Reef Fish, Small-toothed Whiptail
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: Yes; however, exercise caution when larger.
UV Required: Not required, but recommended
Protein Skimmer Required: Not required, but recommended 
Foods: ABN Marine Flakes, Chromo Pellets, Frozen Mysis Shrimp, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms

Description: The Banana Fish is a light gray-blue fish with bright, neon yellow striping across the body as a juvenile, and may develop green or deep red colorations as they grow older. Originating in the Indo-Pacific region, this fish has an interesting personality, and it may help sift the aquarium's sandbed. As a juvenile, this fish can be kept in a reef tank. As they grow larger, they can eat small fish and crustaceans. This fish needs a lot of room to swim, and a lid is required as they are known to jump. The Banana Fish is easy to feed, as they readily accept most prepared and frozen foods.