Where to buy Giant Sweetlips
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About Giant Sweetlips
Large, robust fish with white or cream-colored longitudinal stripes running along a dark body; distinctive large lips and small mouth. Juveniles are more dramatically patterned with bold white bands and larger scales that create a striking appearance.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 24
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Haemulidae
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in the Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef and Polynesia.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Krill, small fish, squid, shrimp, marine algae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging due to size, feeding requirements, and need for stable conditions. Best suited to experienced hobbyists with established systems and adequate space.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 200-gallon aquarium (6ft tank recommended) • Stable marine parameters: 1.020-1.025 SG, 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3 • Well-established system with minimal water movement (moderate flow) • Varied diet: carnivorous—meaty foods, live/frozen seafood, quality pellets • Hide spots and caves essential; nocturnal forager, shy until acclimated
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