Sweetlips clown

[rayn]

I have a sweetlips on hold at the LFS. I don't have to take him, but I really like the way he looks. I know that he will get BIG over time, but I have a 120 getting set up that will be his future home. Will this work or am I in for more headache then I want?

 

[Toddrtrex]

If you are talking about Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, they aren't "clowns" but, actually a "grunt" and can get up to 2 feet in length -- so even a 120 would be too small long term.

 

[Maivortex]

They are not hardy. Make sure it eats.

 

[teddyzaper]

i would not get it unless you have over a 250 gallon tank IMO. if you do get it, ask to see it eat, and ask what it eats. if they wont show you dont buy it. ask how it was caught or if it was tank raised, if he doesnt know how it was caught ask him the company of where he ordered it then look on there website or call them up. this guy will get HUGE so be prepared to upgrade.

 

[jt_milstead]

They will get very big, and fast.......