Information resourced and
researched from
"Tropical Marine Aquaria"
by Graham.F.Cox.
Published by Treasure Press
© The Hamlyn Publishing Group

Although having only two colours, deep purple and fiery orange, this small fish, adult at 2 to 2½ in (5 to 6 cm), is the cherished ward of many competent aquarists who maintain only a 20 to 30 gallon (90 to 135 litre) tank. It is a shy and secretive little creature, even after it has learnt to associate its owner with food and security. A properly furnished aquarium for this species will take this fact into account and adequate provision for caves, rocky shelters and spatial coral intricacies should be made. This species may be restricted in range to the coral reefs of East Africa.