Striped Triplefin
NameStriped Triplefin
Scientific NameHelcogramma striata
Common NamesStriped Triplefin, Striated Triplefin
FamilyTripterygiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Small Wrasses, Pygmy Angelfish, Most corals and invertebrates
Description
The Striped Triplefin is a small, vibrant reef fish known for its distinctive red body adorned with bright white horizontal stripes. It typically perches on corals and rocks, utilizing its three dorsal fins for stability. This species is a micro-predator, feeding on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton.
