{"product_id":"macolor-sweetlips-med","title":"Macolor Sweetlips MED","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaculatus Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus maculatus \/ Spotted Sweetlips)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaculatus Sweetlips\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular marine fish known for its dramatic juvenile appearance and impressive transformation as it matures. Juveniles display bold contrasting patterns and an unusual swimming motion, while adults develop a substantial body with beautiful spotted markings. A true showpiece species, it is best suited to very large marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with larger, robust tankmates such as tangs, angelfish, butterflyfish, larger wrasses, and other substantial community fish. Small fish and crustaceans may eventually be viewed as prey as the Sweetlips grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef-safe with caution. Generally does not deliberately damage corals, but will prey on shrimp, crabs, worms, and other mobile invertebrates. Its eventual size also makes it unsuitable for most conventional reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnivore – offer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, krill, chopped prawn, mussel, clam, squid, and other marine seafood. Juveniles can sometimes be reluctant feeders, so specimens already accepting prepared frozen foods are strongly preferred. Feed \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 small meals daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong\u003e750L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to Advanced – requires excellent water quality, substantial filtration, plenty of swimming space, and careful feeding during acclimation. Its large adult size must be considered before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways choose a juvenile that is already feeding confidently on frozen or prepared foods. Sweetlips can be challenging to establish when newly imported, and planning for their considerable adult size from the outset is essential for long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57437266051447,"sku":null,"price":60.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/images_37cfdf5f-b493-4ba5-a329-3a8555de44d2.jpg?v=1788511484","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/macolor-sweetlips-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}