Moorish Idol (Indian Ocean) Pufferfish and half shell clams

and half shell clams

tightly packed polyps

This distinctive coral has extremely thin branches with tapered tips which may be quite sharp

Moderate to strong water flow is essential over all parts of the sponge

Moorish Idol (Indian Ocean) Pufferfish and half shell clamsThe Moorish Idol is an elegant fish with high contrast patterns and an extremely long, trailing dorsal fin. It has jet black stripes over its snowy white body, and a bright yellow band over its long snout and a larger lemon yellow area on its flank. Males and females are identical. The Moorish Idol can grow to be up to 7 inches long and needs a large aquarium as an adult, we recommend at least 125 gallons. The Moorish Idol resembles a bannerfish or