Range: Western Indian Ocean: East Africa to the Maldive Islands

Size: Up to 3 inches (7 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit coral reefs and outer slope areas where rubble exists and found at depths up to 30 feet (0 - 10 m)

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C). Natural diet consists mostly of algae and some zooplankton. Requires a meaty diet with some algae with two or three feedings per day. Generally very territorial and it is recommended they not be added to community aquariums until after all the more peaceful fishes have been placed into the system.

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