Goldspotted Sweetlips
NameGoldspotted Sweetlips
Scientific NameDiagramma punctatum
Common NamesGoldspotted Sweetlips, Yellow-spotted Sweetlips, Spotted Sweetlips, Many-spotted Sweetlips
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Groupers (similar size), Triggerfish (cautiously), Other large Sweetlips
Description
The Goldspotted Sweetlips is a large marine fish characterized by a light body covered in numerous small yellow to orange spots, which become more prominent with age. Juveniles often have distinct stripes that break into spots as they mature. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting coral reefs and sandy bottoms.
