Stripey

The stripey is an Australian marine fish with bold black stripes over a yellow body, found on rocky reefs along our east and west coasts. It grows to about 16 cm and lives in groups in the wild, so it's happiest kept with a few of its own kind in a roomy tank. In the sea it eats small invertebrates and algae, and in the aquarium it takes most foods. It may pick at small inverts and some corals, so tell us what's in your tank and we'll let you know if it fits.

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Details

Category

Equipment & supplies

Type

Other

Scientific name

Microcanthus strigatus

Water

Marine

Adult size

Up to 16 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, lives in groups

Diet

Omnivore: small invertebrates and algae

Reef safe

With caution, may pick at small inverts and corals