Sweetlips – Oriental

Oriental Sweetlips Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  120 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 70cm (2′ 4″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 15 years

Scientific Name: Plectorhinchus Vittatus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  4 – 5 inches

The oriental sweetlips, scientific name Plectorhinchus Vitattus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 120 gallons but when they are mature they will need a larger tank. Their maximum size is 2’ 4” and they can live up to 15 years. They will never reach their full size in captivity. Oriental sweetlips are carnivores and should be fed meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Once they get to a larger size they can be given larger pieces of shrimp and other raw seafood. Oriental sweetlips can be kept singly, in pairs or in groups if there is adequate space. Oriental sweetlips will not bother coral and most invertebrates. They will prey upon crabs and shrimp as they continue to grow. Oriental sweetlips will sleep in or near the rocks and will be swimming throughout the tank during the day. Sweetlips will change appearance from a juvenile to an adult.