Harry Hotlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
Fish in the family Haemulidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
White body with distinct black stripes running vertically across the head and body; bright red or orange lips are the defining feature. Grows to about 12 inches with a robust, compressed body shape typical of grunts.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans (e.g., mysid shrimp), fish eggs, marine algae, coral polyps in the wild. In aquariums: brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill, prepared seafood diet.
Difficulty and care for the Harry Hotlips
Moderate - Harry Hotlips requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, typically found in coastal reef environments.
Log Harry Hotlips in your reef tank
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