Bigeye Soldierfish
Myripristis adusta
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Suggested Tank
70+ gallons
Max Size
10 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
A deep-bodied, brilliant red nocturnal reef fish with oversized eyes, thin white fin margins, and a dark bar running from the gill opening behind the head. Peaceful toward similarly sized tankmates but a determined predator of small crustaceans and worms, so it should not be kept with ornamental shrimp or tiny fish; it will hide in caves and overhangs all day and forage after dark. Provide a large tank with abundant live rock structure, subdued or actinic lighting periods, and target feeding in the evening; hardy and long-lived once settled.
Reef Safe
With caution
Environment
This fish prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places such as caves or rock formations. It is a deep-water species and prefers dimly lit conditions.
Behavior
Being a nocturnal species, the Bigeye Soldierfish is most active at night. During the day, it prefers to hide in caves or crevices. It is generally peaceful and can coexist with other peaceful species in a community tank.
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