Aquarium Care
As the full adult size of the razorfish is roughly 6 in (15 cm) it will need a fairly large aquarium, especially if it is not to be the only specimen in the tank. A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is adequate, however some aquarists have noted unusual growth if given a tank over 60 gallons. The razorfish needs a balanced ecosystem to survive, including algae, smaller fish, larger fish, coral, and if available a small sea urchin. In the aquarium the razorfish will keep its head down position, but will not need to hunt the way it does in the wild. Care should be taken when handling sea urchins.
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