Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Central Pacific Ocean: Seychelles, Line and Marquesas Islands.
Size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits coral and rocky reefs during daytime at depths between 40 - 50 feet (12 – 15 m), then goes to sandy areas during evening hours to feed on shrimp, crabs, worms, snails, bivalves, and small fishes.
General Husbandry: Has an elongated yellowish body with three horizontal white bands edged in black. Not purposely collected for the hobby - probably needs deworming before being placed in an aquarium, and a meaty diet with six to eight feedings per day. Will also decimate aquarium benthic invertebrate population, and eat any small fishes in a very short peroid of time.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Mulloidichthys
FYI: Unsuitable for hobbyist aquariums.
Shown here for identification only.
Experience Level: Professional
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 180+ gallons
Temperature Range: 70 - 79°F (21 – 26°C)
