Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: East Africa to the Marquesas Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to Australia, New Caledonia, and Rapa Islands

Size: Up to 10 in (25 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit rocky patch reefs, reef flats near crevice and cave openings, often found near Acropora growths

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 80°F (22 - 27°C) and has a natural diet of benthic invertebrates (mostly crabs) and feeds mainly during evening hours. Requires a meaty diet such as enriched chopped fish or shrimp flesh, mysis, frozen brine shrimp, and/or frozen carnivore foods with one or two feedings per day. Generally nocturnal, somewhat colorful, yet mostly a crevice and cave dweller. Better in small groups than individuals or a pair, as one may pick on the other. Should have numerous hiding places, caves, and overhangs in the aquarium. Not really safe with anything that could be swallowed, and rarely seen in the trade.

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