Saltwater Aquarium Sweetlips (Plectorhynchidae)

The young live in groups; their coloring differs from that of adults, which are more solitary. They are bottom-feeders, often sifting the sand to capture small, live prey. In aquariums they can be gradually adapted to artificial food. They need a large tank with shelters.

Spotted Sweetlips
(Plectorhynchus Chaetodontoides)
The spotted sweetlips lives alone (or in very small groups) in coral reefs. The white spots on the juveniles disappear when they become adults. They are barely active by day, and need a big tank to feel at home. Size: 20 cm.

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Black-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhynchus Gaterinus)
The young fish sport horizontal bands, while the adults are bright yellow with dark dots. The black-spotted sweetlips is a peaceful fish that feeds on adult brine shrimp or other animal products. Size: 20 cm.

Zebra Sweetlips (Plectorhynchus Orientalis)
The zebra sweetlips acclimatizes easily when young. It is quite voracious, and relishes shrimps, morsels of fish, or other animal products. There are several related species with horizontal bands. Size: 20 cm.