Longfin Perchlet
NameLongfin Perchlet
Scientific NamePlesiops coeruleolineatus
Common NamesLongfin Perchlet, Blue-lined Longfin, Blue-lined Perchlet, Roundhead
FamilyPlesiopidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gobies, Blennies, Tangs, Angelfish (larger species), Hawkfish (similar size, introduced carefully)
Description
The Longfin Perchlet is a small, cryptic saltwater fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It features a mottled reddish-brown body, large eyes often with a striking green iris, and can display subtle blue lines. This predatory species requires a diet of meaty foods and ample hiding spots in the aquarium.
