Yellow Goatfish
Yellow Goatfish, Parupeneus cyclostomus, is found in the Indo-Pacific from Hawaii across to the Red Sea. Also known as the Goldsaddle Goatfish, it is golden in color with a darker gray-gold "saddle" around the dorsal fin region. Goatfish like to graze all day long in reef-protected lagoons. They feed mainly on worms, crustaceans, brittle stars, and small mollusks and heart urchins, but in captivity they will thrive with small, frequent feedings of a variety of meaty prepared and frozen foods. Goatfish are completely peaceful and do well individually or in schools.
Approximate arrival size for Yellow Goatfish: Small: 1-2"; Medium: 2.5-3.5"; Large: 4-5"
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