International Aquatics
Stoplight Parrotfish
Stoplight Parrotfish
🛡️ International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee
All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. For size preference please add a note on your order and we will match your fish to your requested size. If you just want the fish without our QT process, Please email us directly with your order number. Please note this does waive the 15 day guarantee.
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The Stoplight Parrotfish (Scarus viride) is a semi-aggressive species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its brilliant coloration, striking sexual dimorphism, grazing behavior, and ability to transform reefs through algae control and bioerosion.
Males typically display a vivid mix of turquoise, green, yellow, and pink, with distinctive “stoplight” yellow patches near the pectoral fins, while females and juveniles are usually reddish-brown to gray with white spots and less vibrant markings.
They reach about 12–18 inches in adulthood and should be housed in aquariums of at least 180 gallons. Provide a deep sandbed, plenty of live rock for grazing, open swimming space, and hiding spots, along with stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). A secure lid is essential since parrotfish can be powerful swimmers and may jump.
Diet should consist of marine algae, nori sheets, spirulina-based pellets, mysis shrimp, enriched brine, copepods, and other herbivore-friendly foods, as their natural feeding involves scraping algae from rocks and corals. With proper care, the Stoplight Parrotfish makes a standout centerpiece in large marine aquariums, though it is best suited for advanced aquarists due to its size, feeding needs, and environmental impact.
International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.
Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.
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