Oriental Sweetlips Torch

Oriental Sweetlips TorchPlectorhinchus orientalis Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orientalis, is a species of grunt native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. This species can be found on both coral and rock reefs at depths from 2 to 25 m. Juveniles are striped black. As they age, the stripes in the tail are replaced by black dots on a yellow background

herbivore pellets

angelfish preparations

In the wild it inhabits coral-rich seaward reef slopes

Ensure there are plenty of shady nooks for the crab to hide in as they are not keen on bright lights

marine fish flesh

Males are blackish on the back with white spots

Larger aquariums allow more stable territories and reduce conflict with other bottom-dwelling fish

especially after transport

Vermiculate Leopard Wrasse

indirect flow is ideal

Adults inhabit coral-rich outer reef slopes at depths of about 20 to 40m

soft barring and attractive pink to red spotting across the head