Where to buy Ribboned Sweetlips
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About Ribboned Sweetlips
Elongated body with distinctive yellow and white horizontal stripes running the length of the body, with accents of pale blue. The snout is pointed and the dorsal fin is prominent; juveniles display more vibrant striping patterns than adults.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 27
- Min tank size
- 240 gallons
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 240 gallon tank • Temperature range 72–78°F • Feed meaty foods including mysis shrimp, krill, and chopped seafood 2–3 times daily • Prefers caves and rocky overhangs; provide substantial hiding places and structure • Compatible with other large, non-aggressive fish but will prey on small fish and crustaceans
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and eastward to Fiji.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, marine algae
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Ribboned Sweetlips requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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