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Oriental Sweetlips

Oriental Sweetlips

3,500.00 TRY
3,500.00 TRY
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Scientific Name: Plectorhinchus vittatus
Family: Haemulidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful (can become dominant as it grows)
Diet: Carnivore / Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 1200 liters
Maximum Size: 60–80 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Not suitable

The Oriental Sweetlips is an extremely striking species, especially during its juvenile stage, with its black and white striped body and yellow fin details. Young individuals swim with a undulating motion, which makes them quite unique.

In its natural habitat, it lives in lagoons and rocky areas of coral reefs. It feeds on crustaceans, small invertebrates, and benthic organisms.

Points to Consider

  • Reaches very large sizes
  • Creates a high bioload
  • Requires a large swimming area and strong filtration
  • May consume small invertebrates
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