Goldband Goatfish
NameGoldband Goatfish
Scientific NameUpeneus moluccensis
Common NamesGoldband Goatfish, Goldbanded Goatfish, Moluccan Goatfish, Yellowstripe Goatfish
FamilyMullidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Wrasses, Angelfish, Hawkfish, Larger Gobies, Non-aggressive Damselfish
Description
The Goldband Goatfish is a distinctive saltwater species recognized by its elongated body and a prominent yellow stripe extending from its snout to its tail. These active foragers use their chemosensory barbels to sift through sand for benthic invertebrates. They thrive in mature aquariums with ample live rock and a deep sand bed.
