Red Stripe Kole Tang Wrasses

Red Stripe Kole Tang WrassesRed Stripe Kole Tang Ctenochaetus striatus Care: Intermediate Diet: Algivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Indo West Pacific, known from Maldives and Sri Lanka to the Pacific. This form or colour morph is usually referred to as the juvenile stage of Ctenochaetus striatus . However, the head of C. striatus has numerous small red spots, even when juvenile, and if these are lacking in this form, it needs further investigation. It

It may wedge itself into caves or crevices using its trigger spine when resting or startled

They may be found singly

surge zones and high-energy reef habitats

Scientific Name (Latin):Chrysiptera hemicyanea

Reef Safe:Reef SafeSafe with corals and most peaceful reef invertebrates

this species is especially popular for its fascinating relationship with pistol shrimps

water flow

black to faint brown bars

Groups or pairs often do best when introduced together rather than one at a time

Small feeds several times per day are ideal because this is an active wrasse with a naturally frequent feeding style

with more space preferred for adults or groups

and distinctly slanting black and yellow stripes