Blue Bastard
NameBlue Bastard
Scientific NamePlectorhinchus caeruleonigrum
Common NamesBlue Bastard, Giant Sweetlips, Black-spotted Sweetlips, Blue-and-black Sweetlips
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Snappers, Robust Triggerfish (select carefully), Other large Sweetlips species
Description
The Blue Bastard, also known as the Giant Sweetlips, is a large and robust marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific. Adults typically display a striking blue-grey body coloration and are bottom-dwelling carnivores. Due to its significant adult size, this species requires a very large aquarium and is best suited for advanced marine aquarists.
