Yellow Goatfish
NameYellow Goatfish
Scientific NameMulloidichthys vanicolensis
Common NamesYellowfin Goatfish, Yellowstripe Goatfish, Yellow Goatfish
FamilyMullidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)15
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish, Wrasses, Hawkfish, Triggerfish (non-aggressive types), Groupers (smaller, peaceful types), Other Goatfish species
Description
The Yellowfin Goatfish is a beautiful saltwater species characterized by its silvery body, a prominent yellow stripe running from snout to tail, and bright yellow fins. These active bottom-dwellers use their distinctive barbels to sift through sand for benthic invertebrates. They are best kept in groups in large, mature aquariums.
