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Threadfin Lookdown
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Threadfin Lookdown

Selene vomer

The Threadfin Lookdown, sometimes known as the Lookdown, is best known for how thin it is, and its bright, shimmering blueish-silver scales which are highly reflective. A 125 gallon or larger aquarium with peaceful tank mates, particularly those that are not fin nippers, is necessary. The diet of th
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Threadfin Lookdown is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
100 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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

Tank Compatibility