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Indigo Hamlets are brightly colored fish that are originally found in the region of the West Central Atlantic including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, and Florida. Indigo Hamlets grow to around 5 ¬? inches at full length and should be kept in an aquarium of at least 40 gallons in size to provide them plenty of swimming and living room. Indigo Hamlets are carnivores and should be fed a steady diet of feeder fish along with various types of shrimp. These fish are peaceful, and can be kept by the beginning aquarium owner without too many problems.
Origin: Western Atlantic, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Florida, Haiti, and Jamaica.
Size: Can grow up to 5 ¬? inches at full maturity
Feeding: Carnivore, should be fed plenty of meaty preparations for best health.
Aquarium: Saltwater, should not be kept in a reef aquarium.
Minimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Behavior: Peaceful
Care: Beginner
Compatibility: Can be kept with other peaceful fish in a community aquarium. May eat the crustaceans in the aquarium.
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