Pilotfish (Gnathanodon speciosus)
Fish in the family Carangidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Pilotfish are streamlined, silvery jacks with a deep blue-black back and white to silver belly. They display distinctive dark vertical bands across the body, particularly visible in juveniles, and have a forked tail typical of carangids.
Difficulty and care for the Pilotfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide including the Red Sea, Hawaiian Islands, and tropical Atlantic.
Log Pilotfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Pilotfish alongside everything else in your reef.
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