Where to buy Lemon Sweetlips
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About Lemon Sweetlips
Lemon Sweetlips are predominantly yellow with scattered white or cream spots covering the head, body, and fins. Juveniles display more prominent white spots on a yellow background, while adults develop a bolder yellow coloration with the characteristic spotted pattern.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • 125+ gallon tank minimum (prefers larger systems) • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025, temp 73-78°F • Sand or fine substrate for digging behavior • Nocturnal; provide hiding caves and dim lighting areas • Carnivorous; feed quality meaty foods (fish, shrimp, squid)
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris disease
- Appearance
- Lemon Sweetlips are predominantly yellow with scattered white or cream spots covering the head, body, and fins. Juveniles display more prominent white spots on a yellow background, while adults develop a bolder yellow coloration with the characteristic spotted pattern.
- Aka
- Goldspotted Sweetlips
- Max Size
- 10
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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