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High-Hat
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High-Hat

Pareques acuminatus

The High-Hat, also known as Hi-Hat, has a shimmering silvery body marked by dark horizontal stripes and a tall anterior dorsal fin. It requires a peaceful community in a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with a sandy bottom, and abundant hiding places. It tends to hide during the acclimation process to t
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

High-Hat is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
70 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility