Oriental Sweetlips - Plectorhinchus orientalis

The Oriental Sweetlips is a visually striking fish, both as a juvenile and as a mature adult. Young Oriental Sweetlips display a brown hue with white patches, while adults boast a white body adorned with horizontal black stripes and yellow fins with black spots. These fish grow rapidly, reaching over two feet in length, and require a minimum 400-gallon aquarium. They are not reef-safe, as they may prey on smaller fish and invertebrates essential for a thriving reef environment. Best suited for large, fish-only tanks with other semi-aggressive species, Oriental Sweetlips are carnivorous, thriving on a diet of clams, scallops, shrimp, and marine fish chunks. If they don't eat initially, live feeder shrimp can encourage feeding.

• Tank Capacity: 400 Gallons
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Max Length: 28 inches
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Diet: Carnivorous
• Habitat: Indo-Pacific, Indonesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Maldives
• Reef Safe: No
• Skill Level: Expert
• Water Parameters: 74-82 F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Dogfish Orientalis, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips, Oriental Dogfish

Size Categories: Tiny: Up to 1", Small: 1-1.5", Small/Medium: 1.5-2.5", Medium: 2.5-3.5", Medium/Large: 3.5-4.5", Large: 4.5-5.5", Extra Large: 5.5-6.5", Extra Extra Large: 6.5-7.5", Show Size: 7.5-9.5", Jumbo: Over 9.5"