Choerodon fasciatus (Guntherr, 1867)

Maximum Length: 15.0 in (38 cm)

Range: Indo - Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size: 135 gal. (511 L)

Foods and Feeding: Varied diet. including Spirulina and marine algae, as well as mysid shrimp or frozen shrimp and high quality angelfish preperations. Feed at least 3 times a day.

Aquarium Suitability: Generally durable and hardy, with most individuals acclimating to the home aquarium.

Captive Care: Juveniles and small adults are good aquarium inhabitants, although larger individuals are sometimes por feeders and are susceptible to a variety of parasites. Adults are also prone to color loss and may develop head and lateral line erosion. Be forewarned: when juveniles transform into adult colors they may not attain te same brilliance as i the wild. The transition may not be quite complete or the final adult color may be pale. A varies diet including vitamin-enriched and color-enhancing foods should be offered.