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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Goatfish
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Yellow Goatfish Parupeneus cyclostoma
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Yellow Goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostoma)
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| Aliases: Yellowsaddle Goatfish, Goldsaddle Goatfish |
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Family: Mullidae
Maximum Size: 21.0 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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This one is thought of as the more attractive of the goatfish with its vivid gold coloration from head to tail. However, it does not exibit quite the same behavior as some of the goatfish. It usually will not scavenge through the sand as much the the others, so do not get this one for that purpose. The other drawback is this one gets very large and must eat alot or it will slowly starve to death. |
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The Yellow Goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostoma) is sometimes called a Yellowsaddle Goatfish or a Goldsaddle Goatfish. It belongs to the family named Mullidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 21.0 inches in length, the Yellow Goatfish is generally passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Parupeneus cyclostoma should not be housed in a tank less than 140 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and plenty of hiding places.
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salt water
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