Range: Western Pacific Ocean: Singapore and Philippines to Solomon Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, and south to Great Barrier Reef

Size: Up to 20 in (50 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit coral rich areas in sheltered lagoons

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 70 - 82°F (21 - 28°C) and has a natural diet of benthic invertebrate. Need a meaty diet, i.e., chopped fresh fish or shrimp flesh, scallops, and squid, and requires two or three feedings per day. Juveniles prefer mysis and enriched brine shrimp, also black worms. Will eat snails and shrimp. Provide lots of swimming room, however, also needs an ample amount of hiding places. Grows too large for most hobbyist aquariums.

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