Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Red Sea to Line Islands, north to southern Japan and south to New Caledonia and Cook Island

Size: Up to 14 in (35 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabit open outer reef areas and hover above bottom areas

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C) and a natural diet of benthic invertebrate and zooplankton. Requires a meaty diet, including fortified brine shrimp, mysis, and meaty type frozen foods and requires two or three feedings per day. Fast swimmers and good jumpers! Rarely seen in the trade. Peaceful, but needs lots of swimming space.

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