Pilotfish (Gnathanodon speciosus) Saltwater Fish For Sale

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Pilotfish
Gnathanodon speciosus

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Tank Size: 500 Gallons
Tempermant: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 48"
Coloration: Yellow, Gold, Black
Diet: Carnivore
Regions Found: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Reef Compatible: No
Experience Level: Advanced
Guarantee: Live Guarantee Available
Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
Other Names: Golden Jack, Golden Trevally, Golden Kingfish

Description
The Pilotfish is an amazing schooling fish for large aggressive fish only tanks. Pilotfish have a long and slender body that is mostly golden yellow with strong black vertical stripes.

Pilotfish reach a maximum adult size of around 48 inches and need to be kept in tanks that are at least 500 gallons in size. Pilotfish will grow extremely fast and will also start to eat smaller fish. For this reason Pilotfish are not a good choice for reef tanks.

Pilotfish are schooling fish by nature and really do best in schools. Since they are so large, you would need a very large tank to have a school of Pilotfish. If your tank is big enough, a school of Pilotfish can really be a showstopper in your tank.

Pilotfish are carnivores and require a diet that is rich in meaty foods. Foods such are chunks of fresh seafood like clams, fish, squid, scallops and shrimp will keep your Pilotfish healthy and happy.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions about the Pilotfish and if it’s the right fish for your tank.

Tiny: Up to 1.5", Small: Over 1.5-2", Small / Medium: Over 2-2.5", Medium: Over 2.5-3", Medium / Large: Over 3-3.5", Large: Over 3.5-4", Extra Large: Over 4-5", Extra Extra Large: Over 5-6", Show Size: Over 6-7", Jumbo: Over 7"

All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

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