Yellow Goatfish (Parupeneus barberinus)

The Yellow Back Goatfish is a peaceful fish. They can get up to over a foot long so an aquarium of at least 180 gallons is required with plenty room to swim and sand to sift through. Goatfish are very active swimmers and constantly in the sand looking for food. Goatfish should only be housed with other peaceful fish. Goatfish are not considered reef safe as they will eat small inverts, worms, and crustaceans. Their diet consists of mysis, brines, frozen and fresh meaty foods.

This fish is guaranteed for live arrival.

• Care Level

  Expert

• Tank Requirements

  125 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  With caution

• Temperament

  Peaceful

• Diet

  Carnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 2 inches

• Full-Size

  Approx. 24 inches

• Water Parameters

  NO3 0ppm, 72-78F, pH 8.0-8.3

• Compatibility

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