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Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
Spotted Sweetlips
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2' 5"
Family Haemulidae
Minimum Tank Size 500 gallons
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan, White
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2' 5"
Family Haemulidae
Minimum Tank Size 500 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Spotted Sweetlips, also known as the Clown Sweetlips or Harlequin Sweetlips, changes color as it matures. As a juvenile, it has a brown base covered with large white dots with darker margins. As an adult, the body color changes to white with black dots.

A 500 gallon or larger aquarium is required due to its size and eating habits. It grows at a rapid pace to almost three feet in length. It needs a larger tank to provide it with ample swimming room and plenty of hiding places. If placed in a reef aquarium, the Spotted Sweetlips will eat smaller crustaceans, smaller fireworms, serpent stars, small snails, and polychaete worms.

When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. Once it has acclimated, most marine carnivore preparations will be acceptable.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 5"

Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only." This species is recommended only for the expert aquarist, zoo, or research institution. “Expert Only” aquatic life is exempt from our extended guarantee after their arrival.

Customer Testimonials

Kevin P Lyndhurst , NJ
I have a Spotted Sweetlips and it is somewhat shy. But now it comes out more and more frequently every day. It only is really active at feeding time.
Joel B Clarksville , TN
I have a Spotted Sweetlips and he is very active. The Sweetlips I have is not very agressive toward the live animals in my tank.
Aaron G Los Angeles , CA
By far the most friendly fish in my tank as well as the most graceful.
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