The Oriental Sweetlips is a very distinctive and graceful swimming fish. They have a white body with brown/red striping across their entire body as a juvenile. As adult the striping will fade until they are a pinkish fish. This grouper is very easy to take care of, but it will grow to a very large size, requiring an aquarium of at least 200 gallons. They should have plenty of swimming room as well as rock for caves to rest. The aquarium will need very good infiltration and water flow. Their diet consists of meaty food like shrimp, krill, and small fish.

• Care Level

  Intermediate

• Tank Requirements

  200 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  No

• Temperament

  Semi-aggressive

• Diet

  Carnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 3.5-4.5 inches

• Full-Size

  Approx. 28 inches

• Water Parameters

  NO3 0ppm, 73-78F, pH 8.0-8.3

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