Speckled Shrimpfish
NameSpeckled Shrimpfish
Scientific NameAeoliscus strigatus
Common NamesSpeckled Shrimpfish, Razorfish, Striped Shrimpfish, Common Shrimpfish
FamilyCentriscidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, New Caledonia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPipefish, Seahorses, Small Gobies, Small Blennies, Small Cardinalfish
Description
The Speckled Shrimpfish is a unique saltwater fish known for its distinctive vertical swimming posture, often found head-down among corals or seagrass beds for camouflage. These slender, elongated fish typically display striped patterns and require a specialized diet of small live or frozen foods. They are peaceful but best kept in a species-specific tank or with very docile tankmates.
