Speckled Sandperch

A well-established 30-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock and a large open sandbed is required for these fish. It is not usually aggressive towards other fish, unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does.

Common Name(s): Speckled Sandperch, Ocellated grubfish, Spotted sandperch, Black-tail grubfish, Lizard Blenny, Yellowbar Sandperch
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Percis hexophtalma, Percis polyophthalma, Parapercis polyophtalma
Origin : Indo-Pacific
Natural Habitat : sand and rubble bottoms of shallow lagoon and protected seaward reefs
Care Level : Medium
Temperature : 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C)
Maximum Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Carnivore: vitamin enriched brine and mysis shrimp, chopped fresh seafood, and a quality flake food
Temperament / Behavior: Semi Agressive

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