Western Blue Devil

Western Blue Devil

Paraplesiops meleagris

PlesiopidaeSaltwaterPeacefulNocturnalPredatorReef safe with cautionSensitive to heat

Care Sheet

Volume
Length
Temp

Temperature

18–24°C

pH Range

8.1-8.4

Min Tank Size

681 L

Max Adult Size

33 cm

Bioload Weight10/10

Special requirements

  • Cool Water Maintenance

    Unlike most tropical species, this fish is native to temperate Australian reefs and must be kept in a cooler aquarium environment.

  • Nocturnal Shelter

    Requires extensive rocky crevasses and caves to provide protection from bright aquarium lighting; most active during dusk.

  • Feeding Response

    Initially shy; live saltwater feeder shrimp may be required to entice a feeding response during the acclimation period.

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