Range: Indo-Pacific and tropical eastern Pacific Ocean

Size: Up to 6 in (15 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit shallow lagoons and coastal bays, usually in weedy and rocky areas

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C) and natural diet consists benthic invertebrate and algae. Requires an enriched meaty diet with some vegetable matter, e.g., brine shrimp, earthworms, tubifex, worms, finely chopped fish and shrimp flesh, and should also have some fresh greens to graze upon. Requires numerous daily feedings. May nip tankmates fins. Rarely seen in the trade.

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