Moorish Idol
Zanclus cornutus
Suggested Tank
125+ gallons
Max Size
7 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Moorish Idol is a striking, colorful saltwater fish known for its unique, disk-like shape, extended dorsal fin, and vibrant bands of black, white, and yellow. They are often recognized from their appearance in popular culture, such as the character "Gill" from Pixar's "Finding Nemo".
Reef Safe
Moorish Idols are considered reef safe but may nip at soft corals and stony polyp corals.
Environment
These fish prefer a well-lit tank with plenty of open swimming space, as well as some rocky areas for hiding. The tank should have a strong current to mimic their natural habitat.
Behavior
Moorish Idols are active swimmers and are known to be relatively peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind. They can be kept singularly or in large groups, but pairs or small groups often result in aggression.
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$ 146.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Jun 6, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 6, 2025 | View |
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$ 119.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 5, 2025 | View |
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$ 159.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Jun 4, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Jun 1, 2025 | View |
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$ 119.00 | Live Aquaria | May 31, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | May 29, 2025 | View |
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$ 112.00 | Live Aquaria | May 21, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | May 20, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | May 15, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | May 15, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | May 14, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | May 11, 2025 | View |
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$ 130.00 | Reef Beauties | May 10, 2025 | View |
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | May 9, 2025 | View |
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$ 195.00 | The Coral Reef | May 6, 2025 | View |
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$ 112.00 | Live Aquaria | May 4, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | May 3, 2025 | View |
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$ 119.00 | Live Aquaria | May 1, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 27, 2025 | View |
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$ 159.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 25, 2025 | View |
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$ 119.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 24, 2025 | View |
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$ 150.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 23, 2025 | View |
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$ 162.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 22, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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$ 128.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 20, 2025 | View |
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Moorish Idol
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$ 157.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 18, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 17, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 15, 2025 | View |
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$ 150.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 14, 2025 | View |
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$ 128.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 14, 2025 | View |
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$ 160.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 13, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 10, 2025 | View |
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$ 136.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 7, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 6, 2025 | View |
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$ 128.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 2, 2025 | View |
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$ 140.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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$ 119.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 30, 2025 | View |
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