Title: Yellow Goatfish
Mitternacht - January 29, 2006 12:56 AM (GMT)
Yellow Goatfish
(Parupeneus cyclostoma)
Yellow Goatfish
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 8"
Color Form: Yellow
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Fiji, Indo-Pacific
Family: Mullidae
The Yellow Goatfish is also referred to as the Yellowsaddle Goatfish, or Goldsaddle Goatfish. It is a solid golden-yellow color from head to tail.
A 135 gallon or larger aquarium with large areas to swim, and some hiding places is required. The young Yellow Goatfish may sift the sandy bottom of the tank in search of invertebrates to eat. The older Yellow Goatfish is prone to eat small crustaceans, fish, and worms.
The diet should consist of a variety of meaty items fed at least four times daily.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 1-1/2"; Medium: 1-1/2" to 2"; Large: 2" to 4"
MAZZA_402 - January 30, 2006 01:59 PM (GMT)
Now that is an interesting looking fish. Wish I had a tank big enough for one.
Mitternacht - February 2, 2006 12:06 AM (GMT)
yeah, aren't they pretty?
bartier - February 10, 2006 05:52 AM (GMT)
saltwater is that much better than fresh if only i could be bothered working lol
MAZZA_402 - February 20, 2006 11:12 PM (GMT)
I've got a friend that has a saltwater tank and he says it's 100x easier than keeping a freshwater tank. I'll have to start one to prove it to myself, I guess. I know that if you have live rock it does complete the nitrogen cycle though, so you don't have to do as much maintenance.
bartier - February 21, 2006 05:59 AM (GMT)
that is a good point then again it's not the work im worried about more the money :)