Purple Goatfish

Latin Name

Parupeneus multifasciatus

Common Name

Purple Goatfish

Also known as

Hawaiian Goatfish, Multibarred Goatfish

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
This fish is not particularly rare, however, it is not often available, and not a popular species. Contact us is you're serious about getting one. The window of opportunity to get one when available is small, so jump on them fast.

This species is not common in the trade. Provide this species with plenty of swimming space, several good hiding places and nonaggressive tankmates. This species will eat small fish and crustacean tankmates. You can keep more than one per tank, but you should add them simultaneously. This species will grub in the substrate, which aids in keeping it stirred and clean. Provide with plenty of open bottom space, and a sand substrate (preferably "live sand").

Sizes

Small/Approximately 2"
Medium/Approximately 2"-4"
Large/Approximately 4"-6"

Range in Nature

Indo Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feed a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores Young fish will need to be fed often

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Harmless to corals, may eat shrimps, etc.

Availability

Small/Contact us to get on the waiting list.
Medium/Contact us to get on the waiting list.
Large/Contact us to get on the waiting list.

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Purple Goatfish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$49.00
Medium	$75.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.