Trachinops taeniatus
| Identification | Small, slender schooling fish with horizontal stripes in pink, yellow, and blue; a temperate Australian species related to comets and assessors. |
| Maximum Length | 5 inches |
| Origin | Temperate reefs of eastern Australia |
| Minimum Tank Size | 40 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Yes — reef safe |
Behavior
The Eastern Hulafish is a peaceful, schooling temperate fish that forms active mid-water shoals near rocky ledges. Best kept in a group in a cooler subtropical system, it is hardy and reef safe.
Diet & Feeding
Planktivore. Offer frequent small feedings of mysis, enriched brine, and zooplankton.
Cautions
A cool-water species that prefers subtropical temperatures. Keep in a group for natural schooling. Peaceful and reef safe; provide rockwork and a secure lid.