Triplefin - Common
Common Triplefin — Photo: Ian Skipworth Wiki commons
Hardy bottom dweller in the aquarium, can be very territorial during breeding season October to February
- Scientific Name
- Forsterygion lapillum
- Habitat
- All types of habitat round NZ coastline down to 15 metres
- Temperament
- Generally peaceful
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 6 months 200 litres minimum
- Diet
- Any meaty foods
- Special Requirements
- 4 to 8cms
- Endemic
- Yes
- Aquarium Suitability
- Very suitable as first fish once tank has cycled