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

The goatfishes of the genus Pseudupeneus rank with the Striped Catfish (Plotosus anguillaris) and the Spotted Ray (Dasyatis kuhlii), as the few bottom scavengers suitable for the average-sized marine tank. However, the goatfishes are noted for their beauty of form, though both the red and yellow species are very strikingly coloured. As befits most scavenging organisms, they have a very wide taste in food-stuffs. Food that no other self-respecting coral fish would swim anywhere near is frequently snapped up from the bottom with a relish not easily disguised. However, this readiness of the fishes to dispose of surplus food must not be an excuse for laxness in tank management. Decaying organic matter lying around on the aquarium floor will not benefit in the long run either the goatfishes or any other occupants of the tank.