Dotted Sweetlips
NameDotted Sweetlips
Scientific NamePlectorhinchus picus
Common NamesDotted Sweetlips, Spotted Sweetlips, Painted Sweetlips, Clown Sweetlips
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Japan, Samoa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)34
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Groupers (similar size), Triggerfish (non-aggressive types), Other large Sweetlips
Description
The Dotted Sweetlips is a large, striking marine fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern as an adult and dramatically different striped pattern as a juvenile. It is a nocturnal hunter, feeding on benthic invertebrates and small fish. Due to its significant adult size, it requires a very large aquarium.
