SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phyllopteryx taeniolatus (captive raised 6" juvenile)
AV. SIZE IN CAPTIVITY: up to approx. 18 inches
SUGGESTED DIET: small live seafoods, frozen shrimp
OVERALL TEMPERAMENT: peaceful
REEF COMPATABILITY: medium
AVAILABILITY AND PRICE: low, high
HARDINESS AND LONGEVITY: low, medium
SPECIAL REQS: requires a quiet, dimly lit tank and preferably 'tall' species tank
or with pipefish/dragonets. Feeding is key and should be at least 3 times per day with suitable foods. A low current is desirable as is a relatively low temperatue in the mid 60fs. In most
cases, only for public aquaria.