Novaculichths taeniourus
| Identification | Brown with small white spots. |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 11.8″ |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Juveniles are suited for reef but become aggressive with age. |
Behavior
likes to bury itself in the substrate. This is an inquisitive species that is prone to rearranging the tank.
Diet & Feeding
Meaty foods, including Krill, Mysis Shrimp, Black Worms, Live Ghost Shrimp, Small feeder fish.
Cautions
Will eat small fishes, ornamental crustaceans and many other invertebrates including snails, serpent stars, bristle worms, and mantis shrimp. Notorious for flipping over large pieces of rubble.