Today I am starting a new daily blog posting called the animal of the day. I will highlight a fish, coral or other invertebrate and give you the details about it.
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| Common Name | Squirrel Fish, Big Eye Squirrel Fish |
| Scientific Name | Myripristis sp. |
| Maximum Size | 9 inches |
| Range | Indo Pacific and Eastern Pacific |
| Difficulty of care | Relatively easy fish |
| Minimum aquarium size | 75 gallons |
| Reef safe? | Will eat shrimp and other inverts, so add to a reef with caution |
| General Info | Prefers to be kept in small schools, diet is varied. The fish is a carnivore. The squirrel fish is also nocturnal. |
| Personal Experience? | Do you have personal experience with this fish? If so leave a comment with what you have learned and share your knowledge with others. |
