Manybar Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

One of the more commonly seen goatfish in the trade and often sold as the Hawaiian Red Goatfish. Most often a reddish brownish body with two black markings, one under the second dorsal and the other near the tail, and also a dark spot just aft of the eye. Can change overall body colouration quite rapidly to grey when excited.

Best maintained in large fish-only aquariums with wide-open swimming and unencumbered substrate areas so it can use its barbels to sift through the sand. This fish will consume a wide variety of frozen and fresh meaty preparations and should be fed several times daily.


Care Level: Moderate - Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 23-26° C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 35cm
Family: Mullidae
Minimum Tank Size: 570L