Ribboned Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia)
Fish in the family Haemulidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated body with distinctive yellow and white horizontal stripes running the length of the body, with accents of pale blue. The snout is pointed and the dorsal fin is prominent; juveniles display more vibrant striping patterns than adults.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the Ribboned Sweetlips
Expert - Ribboned Sweetlips 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 to the Great Barrier Reef and eastward to Fiji.
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