Razorfish

Razorfish

Scientific Name: Aeoliscus strigatus

Small Fish Safe: Yes

Invert Safe: Yes

Coral Safe: Yes

Adult Size: Up to 15 cm

Diet: Carnivore – feeds on live or frozen zooplankton, baby brine, copepods, and enriched microfauna

Why We Like It:

The Razorfish is instantly recognisable for its vertical swimming posture and needle-like body, often schooling together and hovering near urchins or gorgonians for camouflage. Peaceful and completely reef safe, it thrives in calm, predator-free tanks with plenty of microfauna and gentle flow. A specialist feeder that does best in mature, quiet systems with regular access to live or finely prepared foods. A rare and elegant oddball for experienced reefers.