Australian Stripey

The Australian Stripey is a captivating little fish with a ton of personality! While often called the Australian Stripey, they actually occur in various locations worldwide. Prolific in the Pacific, they are found from Australia, to the Philippines, to Hawaii!

Known for its distinctive striped pattern and lively behavior, this species makes a great aquarium addition, giving plenty of contrast and movement! These fish, though relatively new to the hobby have shown an inclination to eat pest Aiptesia Anemones and may be an alternative to an Aiptasia-eating Filefish or Copperband Butterflyfish!

Specifications:

Minimum Tank Size: 120

Care Level: Easy/Beginner 

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: With -Caution

Water conditions: Temp 72-78F, pH 7.8-8.5, Salinity 1.022-1.026

Maximum Size: 5"

Diet: Omnivore

Origin: Australia

Family: Microcanthidae

Care information:

These fish make awesome additions to any Fish Only tank or SPS reef.  Listed as reef safe with caution, these fish may pick at LPS corals, but should leave SPS and soft corals alone. They have become of great interest for most hobbyists, because of their ability to voraciously decimate Aiptesia populations. Though looking like a butterflyfish, these are actually a species of chub. Known for the voracious feeding habits, these fish will take to almost any type of prepared foods and do not take much enticing to feed. They are an incredibly active fish, so a tank of 4ft in length is minimum.  These fish are incredibly peaceful and typically do not bother other fish.  They are also proving to be incredibly disease resistant and are overall a very hardy fish, so they make great choices for beginners!