Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: East Africa south to Durban South Africa, east to Panama, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Lord Howe and Easter Islands, throughout Micronesia, and also the eastern Pacific Ocean in Guaymas Mexico to Ecuador

Size: Up to 16 in (40 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral rich lagoons and seaward reefs

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 to 82°F (22 - 28°C) and feeds mainly on the tip of corals, along with some algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrate. Requires an enriched meaty diet, e.g., brine shrimp, earthworms, krill, tubifex, worms, chunky fish and shrimp flesh, and should also have some fresh greens to graze upon. They may graze upon coralline algae and are not safe with tubeworms and/or, can become fin-nippers. Require numerous daily feedings and plenty of swimming space. Poisonous to eat.

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