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The Yellowsaddle Goatfish is also referred to as the Yellow Goatfish, or Goldsaddle Goatfish. It is a solid golden-yellow color from head to tail.

A 125 gallon or larger aquarium with large areas to swim, and some hiding places is required. The young Yellowsaddle Goatfish may sift the sandy bottom of the tank in search of invertebrates to eat. The older Yellowsaddle Goatfish is prone to eat small crustaceans, fish, and worms.

The diet should consist of a variety of meaty items fed at least four times daily.

Like other goatfish, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Large Angelfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Parrotfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers, Squirrelfish and Tangs & Surgeons.