Colourful wonders of the sea: Exploring the fascinating world of Parrotfish, in Surat

From the archive record

Dive into the vibrant underwater world of parrotfish at a commercial aquarium in Surat! Join us on an enchanting journey as we showcase these magnificent creatures in all their glory. Blood parrots are hardy and may be housed singly, in schools, or with complementary species under a variety of conditions. Sufficient lighting can be provided by a variety of compact fluorescent lamps without the use of T5 or halide fixtures. The fish are voracious eaters and generate significant uneaten debris during feeding, high volume filtration and frequent substrate suctioning is recommended to minimize nitrates. The recommended aquarium size is 55 gallons for one, and for every extra add 20 gallons. This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest