{"product_id":"blue-arrowhead-soapfish","title":"Blue Arrowhead Soapfish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Blue Arrowhead Soapfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Arrowhead Soapfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBelonoperca chabanaudi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and highly unusual marine fish from the \u003cstrong\u003eSerranidae family\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also known simply as the \u003cstrong\u003eArrowhead Soapfish\u003c\/strong\u003e or Chabanaud's Soapfish. The species is recognised by its distinctive arrow-shaped body profile, large mouth and attractive pale-to-bluish coloration. The species is documented in Australian Coral Sea fishery records under the name Blue Arrowhead Soapfish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the brightly coloured reef fish commonly seen in the aquarium trade, this is a more unusual \u003cstrong\u003epredatory species\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its large mouth allows it to consume surprisingly substantial prey, so tank mates should be selected carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003elive rock, caves and shaded areas\u003c\/strong\u003e where the fish can retreat. Although it can be shy initially, a settled specimen can become a confident and fascinating feature fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important consideration with all soapfish is their ability to produce \u003cstrong\u003esoap-like toxins (grammistins)\u003c\/strong\u003e when severely stressed or threatened. For this reason, avoid placing them with aggressive fish and take care when transporting or handling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBelonoperca chabanaudi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Arrowhead Soapfish, Arrowhead Soapfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serranidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Predatory Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate–Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific \/ Coral Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or with carefully selected tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blue Arrowhead Soapfish reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be kept in a reef environment with caution, but its \u003cstrong\u003epredatory nature means small fish, shrimp and other small crustaceans may be at risk\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Blue Arrowhead Soapfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a carnivore and should be offered appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003emarine meaty foods\u003c\/strong\u003e, including prawns, shrimp, squid, fish-based foods and quality frozen preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it eat smaller fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its large mouth and predatory feeding behaviour mean \u003cstrong\u003esmall fish and ornamental shrimp can potentially become prey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blue Arrowhead Soapfish aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not necessarily highly aggressive toward similarly sized fish, but it is a \u003cstrong\u003epredator\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be treated like a typical peaceful community reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are soapfish called soapfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoapfish can release defensive compounds known as \u003cstrong\u003egrammistins\u003c\/strong\u003e into the surrounding water when severely stressed. This is an important consideration when transporting or housing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need hiding places?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Caves, overhangs and rockwork provide important shelter and allow the fish to establish a secure territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping it with very small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Assuming it is completely reef safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Housing it with aggressive tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overlooking its predatory feeding behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Stressing the fish unnecessarily during handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing insufficient caves and shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49323041456267,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/pzscoWeH7v9wv6lxStb65AipryxGd-q3o8eHyA1h7CgPgGlH8EyyiLZkOt-uYw6XYO2suJupyIIaZ4VYeXuH2BPCL60YfXlV5BjfHcTLWf5Y__PnpCJCVHARovwRzd_usb-k-UYdZa_coU1z7TWjMqtPYCVc87eksKQgFy0cRDYnayWn59lvTaj.jpg?v=1788759072","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/blue-arrowhead-soapfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}