Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Central Pacific Ocean: New Caledonia, Lord Howe, Kermadec islands and Hawaii.
Size: 16 inches (40 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky seaward reefs and usually found at depths between 3 - 200 feet (1 – 60 m) where it sucks up the substrate to feed on various invertebrates.
General Husbandry: Occasionally seen in the trade, having a white body with several brown slanted bars.
This slow moving species is best maintained in fish-only aquariums having much swimming space and non-aggressive tankmates.
As to diet, enriched chopped fresh fish or shrimp flesh, and/or frozen carnivore foods should be fed twice daily.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Cheilodactylidae
Genus: Gonistius
FYI: Not safe with small ornamental crustaceans.
Basically a human food fish in local areas.
Has been moved into the Cheilodactylus genus.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Coral Safe: Yes
Fish Safe: With caution
Invertebrate Safe: With caution/will eat small crustaceans
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Environment: Fish-only aquarium
Tankmates: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 150+ gallons
Temperature Range: 66 - 77°F (19 – 25°C)
Specific Gravity: 1.020 - 1.026
pH: 8.0 - 8.5
