Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois broadbarred)
Fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated, oval-shaped body. Mainly bright yellow with broad, black stripes; a prominent white bar spans from dorsal fin to tail tip. Distinctive black spots on caudal fin.
Diet and feeding
Brine shrimp, small fish, marine invertebrates, polychaete worms
Difficulty and care for the Broadbarred Firefish
Expert - Broadbarred Firefish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
The broadbarred pufferfish (Pterois voltreus) is primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in Australia, Hawaii, French Polynesia, and various Pacific islands. They are typically found in shallow reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
Log Broadbarred Firefish in your reef tank
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