Red Speckled Coral GobyRed Speckled Coral Goby Caracanthus maculatus Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Temperature: Tropical: 23 26 deg C (73 79 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 This species belongs to the Scorpionfish family, despite closely resembling a goby. This fish will make its home among branch corals which will be an important feature of the tank if this fish is to feel at home.

depending on the region

bright yellow face and distinctive dark spot towards the rear of the dorsal fin

Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis)

A practical minimum of around 450–500 litres is recommended for a single specimen

a striking species of coral in the marine aquarium hobby

In nature it is usually solitary and territorial

crustaceans and other reef-surface foods

cleaner shrimps and most ornamental invertebrates

but prepared foods alone may not sustain them unless they are feeding confidently and regularly

It is generally suitable for reef aquaria

grazing surfaces and investigating potential foods with its beak-like mouth

Temperature: 14-21 deg C (58-70 deg F)