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	Moorish Idol, Zanclus cornutus
		A Moorish Idol at a depth of 12m, Fly Point, Nelson Bay, New South Wales.
		A Moorish Idol photographed at night at a depth of 10m, Turtle Head, Mana Island fringing reef, Fiji, April 2002.
		The Moorish Idol has a very long, white, sickle-shaped dorsal fin, two broad fl bars on the body, and a yellow saddle across the snout.
	www.amonline.net.au /fishes/fishfacts/fish/zcornutus.htm (249 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus ("Crowned Scythe"), is a small perciform marine fish, the sole representative of the family Zanclidae (from the Greek zagkios, "oblique").
		Moorish idols are also popular aquarium fish, but despite their popularity, they are notorious for their short aquarium lifespans and difficulty.
		Moorish idols are pelagic spawners; that is, eggs and sperm are released in midwater and the fertilized eggs are left to drift away with the currents.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=moorish_idol (652 words)

	Moorish Idol - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) is a small perciform marine fish, the sole representative of the family Zanclidae (from the Greek zagkios, "oblique").
		A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish Idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific.
		Moorish Idols are pelagic spawners; that is, eggs and sperm are released in midwater and the fertilized eggs are left to drift away with the currents.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Moorish_idol (583 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Moorish Idol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Moorish idols are also popular aquarium fish, but despite their popularity, they are notorious for their short aquarium lifespans and difficulty.
		Moorish Ambassador to Queen Isabella I of Castile The Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of al-Andalus (the Iberian Peninsula including present day Spain and Portugal) and the Maghreb and western Africa, whose culture is often called Moorish.
		Moorish idols are notorious for being difficult to maintain in captivity.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Moorish-Idol (1866 words)

	Fish of the Month Archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The only species in its family, Zanclidae, the Moorish idol is a cousin to the surgeonfish family and a distant relative to the butterflyfish family.
		The Moorish idol can be seen in shallow waters, usually 15 to 60 feet, swimming solo or in small groups, but sometimes can be found in large schools of over a hundred.
		Moorish idol larvae float with the currents for at least six to eight weeks before settling to the sea floor and becoming a tiny replica of the adult Moorish idol.
	www.reef.org /member/forum/fom/may01.htm (231 words)

	Moorish Idol - Zanclus cornutus
		Give them optimal water conditions and please, don't even think about adding them to anything but an established tank after the recommended quarantine period.
		For most hobbyists, the Moorish Idol is one fish that is best left on the reef for now.
		Temperament / Behavior : Generally, Moorish Idols are peaceful and can be kept in multiples in large enough systems.
	www.fishlore.com /profile-moorishidol.htm (497 words)

	Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Moorish Idol
		The Moorish Idol is also commonly known in Hawaii as "Kihikihi" which means "curves," "corners," or "zigzags," and refers to its shape and color pattern.
		The Moorish Idol tends to be very peaceful.
		The Moorish Idol is a very difficult fish to feed.
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	Choosing a Moorish Idol
		Moorish idols won't live long in captivity, usually no more than a couple of years when kept by even the most experienced of saltwater fish keepers, but their beauty and grace makes them an almost irresistible addition to a healthy reef tank or tropical marine aquarium.
		Moorish idols are highly sensitive to water quality and will easily get sick if conditions aren't perfect or if they fluctuate in the extreme ranges.
		Moorish idols prefer temperatures of between 78 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit, a pH of between 8.2 to 8.6 and SG of about 1.020 to 1.023.
	www.petplace.com /fish/choosing-a-moorish-idol/page1.aspx (835 words)

	Moorish Idol - Zanclus canescens
		The graceful Moorish Idol is the only member of the family Zanclidae and is a very close relation to Surgeonfish or Tangs.
		The Moorish idol is not reef safe and should not be kept with any polyps or corals as this is one of it's prefered diets.
		Though the Moorish Idol is graceful and sought after by many people to the hobby, it is also one of the more difficult fish to keep due to it's feeding requirements.
	www.marinedepotlive.com /morish-idol---zanclus-canescens-fish--miscellaneous.html (475 words)

	moorish pictures and videos on Webshots
		Moorish Castle - constructed by the Moors in 8th or 9th...
		A street in the moorish quarter in Granada.
		The moorish quarter or was it the Jewish quarter.
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	Moorish Idol - Zanclus cornutus
		The Moorish Idol is one of the most difficult, but also one of the most rewarding fish to acclimate.
		Apparently, if Idols are overly stresed and not fed during their shipping, they will go on a hunger strike and eventually but sadly perish.
		I fully agree that the moorish idol is one of the most difficult marine fish to keep and extremely selective for food.
	www.aquahobby.com /marine/e_moorish.php (486 words)

	Moorish Idol - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Moorish Idol - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Moorish Idol, small, striking fish of shallow rocky and coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
		The Moorish idol is a graceful fish with a...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Moorish_Idol.html (122 words)

	Palau Paradise of the Pacific- Aquatic Classroom-Catch A Moorish Idol
		In The Living Edens: Palau, Moorish Idols are seen swimming in large schools, all in the same direction at the same time.
		Ask each student pretending to be a Moorish Idol to cut out a nose, mouth and two eye holes in an old white sheet and place the sheet over his head.
		Bring attention to the fact that Moorish Idols are able to evade capture due to number, teamwork and the fact that they all appear the same to the predator.
	www.pbs.org /edens/palau/p_classroom_4.htm (644 words)

	Moorish Idol (Zanclus canescens, Zanclus cornutus)
		The Moorish Idol is also commonly known in Hawaii as "Kihikihi" which means "curves," "corners," or "zigzags," and refers to its shape and color pattern.
		The Moorish Idol tends to be very peaceful.
		The Moorish Idol is a very difficult fish to feed.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1830&articleid=1676 (292 words)

	The Moorish Idol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Moorish Idols are closely related to Surgeonfish, however the trademark scalpels occur only in front of the eyes.
		Moorish Idols are shy fish needing a spacious aquarium to feel at home in.
		In the aquarium feed your Moorish Idol vegetable matter such as algae as well as small crustaceans and meaty foods.
	www.aquariacentral.com /fishinfo/marine/moorish.shtml (233 words)

	Moorish Idol
		Although not always the case, adult male Moorish Idols tend to fight with one another.
		Moorish Idols are incredibly difficult to care for in captivity.
		Basically, Moorish Idols are best left in their natural habitat despite the tempation to bring them into captivity.
	www.learnanimals.com /moorish-idol (152 words)

	Moorish Idol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The beautiful Moorish Idol is a peaceful aquarium dweller, and is among the longest-lived of the marine fish.
		Almost exclusively vegetarian, Moorish Idols require fresh plant life to thrive.
		Although they are a relatively small species, Moorish Idols require a large amount of room in which to swim and are unsuitable for tanks under 70 gallons.
	www.ddg.com /LIS/InfoDesignF97/lkeich/idol.htm (107 words)

	SCUBA Diving News: Creature of the Month: Moorish Idol, Zanclus cornutus
		You see the Moorish Idol in ones, twos or large groups in
		Moorish Idols change to a darker colour at night, to
		Like the butterfly fish, Moorish Idols mate for life.
	www.news.scubatravel.co.uk /2006/03/creature-of-month-moorish-idol-zanclus.html (169 words)

	Photo of Squirrelfish, Sargocentron spiniferum, taken in the Red Sea
		Moorish Idols change to a darker colour at night, to reduce their chances of being spotted by nocturnal predators.
		They are very easy to recognise, with their daytime fl, white and yellow colours and distinctive orange band over the nose.
		The common name, Moorish Idol, is said to get its name from the Moors of Africa who purportedly believed the fish to be a bringer of happiness.
	www.scubatravel.co.uk /moorishidol.html (171 words)

	Kauai snorkeling dives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		This brightly painted tropical fish is a Moorish Idol..
		Moorish Idols move gracefully through the water as they feed off the corals.
		The Moorish Idol is one of the exotic fish you will see when you are
	www.snubakauai.com /moorish.html (67 words)

	Fish Pendant: Gold & Diamond Moorish Idol (MV) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The medium Moorish Idol 14 kt gold and diamond pendant is one of our most popular sizes.
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		This 14 kt gold and diamond moorish idol fish pendant is the perfect gift for your loved ones who prize handmade, finest quality marine life and wildlife jewelry.
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	Moorish Idols, Angels and other Matters
		No one really knows why Moorish Idols die so fast (you are right they do - I have had several and they lasted maybe 8-9 months at best).
		Success with moorish idols appears to depend on what ocean of the world they come from.
		I've just spoken to my local pet shop about his moorish idols he says the ones that do well come from Hawaii, the ones from there have a less specialised diet.
	www.athiel.com /lib/moorish.html (940 words)

	Reef Central Online Community - The Moorish Idol Thread (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		I work at another LFS now and we rarely get in Moorish Idols unless they are requested by a specific person.
		As for my Moorish Idol, I plan on doing EVERYTHING in my power to make sure he has the best home he can possibly have in my aquarium.
		As for bashing people for keeping Idols or any other kind of fish, the last time I looked, this was a free country and you can keep any kind of fish in any size tank in any kind of conditions.
	www.reefcentral.com /forums/showthread.php?postid=5097746 (4186 words)

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	moorish idol - OneLook Dictionary Search
		We found 4 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word moorish idol:
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		Moorish idol : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home, info]
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