Yellow Goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus)
Fish in the family Mullidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellow Goatfish are elongated fish with a yellow to golden body, darker yellow dorsal region, and characteristic barbel-like sensory organs (the "goat whiskers") beneath their chin. Adults typically display a bicolor pattern with yellow on the sides and white-cream on the belly.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and minced seafood. They will sift and forage along the substrate for copepods and small benthic invertebrates. Offer quality frozen foods 2–3 times daily, as they are active foragers with high metabolic needs.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Goatfish
Moderate - Essential sand-sifter for larger tanks. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Keeper notes
Essential sand-sifter for larger tanks. Sifts sand for food. Will eat small fish and invertebrates.
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