Australian Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus)
Fish in the family Microcanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, compressed body with distinctive vertical black and white stripes running along the sides. Silvery-white coloration with prominent dark bars, and small mouth typical of their planktivorous habit.
Diet and feeding
Feed small, frequent meals of high-quality frozen zooplankton (copepods, rotifers, mysis nauplii) and finely divided dried foods designed for small planktivores. Supplement with quality flake food and occasional live prey to encourage natural feeding behaviors.
Difficulty and care for the Australian Stripey
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Australia to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas.
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