High Hat

Introduction

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Latin Name: Pareques acuminatus
Common Name(s): High-hat, Steindachner’s/Streaked/Striped Ribbonfish, or Striped Drum
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament:Semi-Aggressive/Predatory
Adult Full Size: 9″
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Reef Safe:No
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods:2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Krill, Squid, Mysis, Blackworms

Description:The High Hat is a white silvery fish with a black horizontal stripes running along its body and a high dorsal spine. The High Hat originates from the Caribbean and the Atlantic. This fish should be housed in a larger fish-only aquarium as they will eat smaller crustaceans and fish in a reef tank. This fish is pretty hardy and would be a great addition to semi-aggressive tanks, and be sure to feed a variety meaty foods.