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The Goldstriped Soapfish, also known as the Golden Stripe Soapfish, Sixstripe Soapfish, or Skunk Fish, is black with horizontal uneven stripes.
A 50 gallon or larger aquarium is required. It should be kept as the single grouper in the aquarium with other larger fish. In addition to possibly eating tank mates, it has a poisonous mucus coat. When frightened, it releases the poison grammistin from the mucus which can kill other fish. This toxin is almost always found in the shipping water. Be sure not to add the shipping water to the aquarium.
The Goldstriped Soapfish prefers a diet of meaty foods such as krill, shrimp, and other small fish.
Like other groupers, they are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Eels, Lionfish & Scorpionfish and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Goldstriped Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus)
Family: Grammistidae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 12 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Experts only Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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