Chiloscyllium punctatum

| Identification | Series of black and tan stripes. As they grow older the dark blacks stripes begin to fade. |
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| Maximum Length | 40.9″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 180 Gallon , Babies can be kept in 50-100 gallons but they grow fast. |
| Reef Compatibility | Depends on what is in the reef. Will eat crustaceans and small fish. |
Behavior
Readily acclimates to the home aquarium, although juveniles can be reclusive and may take some time before starting to feed. Can grow as much as 11.8″ in a year. Will breed in larger aquariums. Eggs cases take from 138-160 days to hatch. Will usually hide during the day and more active at night.
Diet & Feeding
Meaty foods, including pieces of shrimp, scallop or marine fish impaled on a feeding stick. Feed to saturation 3 times a week.
Cautions
May topple corals not securely attached to rockwork. Can be very aggressive when feeding.
