{"product_id":"harlequin-sweet-lips-juv-70mm","title":"Harlequin Sweet lips (Juv. 70mm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as the \u003cstrong\u003eClown Sweetlips, Spotted Sweetlips or Many-Spotted Sweetlips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles are extremely striking, with a \u003cstrong\u003edark brown body and large white patches\u003c\/strong\u003e, and swim with an exaggerated wiggling motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs they mature, the pattern changes dramatically: adults become pale\/grey-white with numerous dark brown spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles are thought to mimic toxic flatworms as a defence against predators. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e72 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful\/shy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExpert \/ Difficult\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWith caution\u003c\/strong\u003e — corals are generally not the problem, but many ornamental invertebrates can become food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e I would recommend around \u003cstrong\u003e1,800–2,000 L+ long-term\u003c\/strong\u003e. LiveAquaria recommends 500+ gallons, while Quality Marine lists at least 200 gallons but stresses that they are better suited to extremely large or public aquaria. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a large amount of \u003cstrong\u003eopen swimming room\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude caves, overhangs and sheltered rockwork where the fish can retreat during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood oxygenation and strong filtration are essential due to the eventual size and heavy feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarlequin Sweetlips are \u003cstrong\u003ecarnivores\u003c\/strong\u003e. In nature they feed predominantly at night on \u003cstrong\u003ecrustaceans, molluscs and smaller fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped prawn\/shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMussel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped marine fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality frozen carnivore preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew imports can be \u003cstrong\u003every difficult to get feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e. Live marine shrimp can sometimes be used initially to trigger a feeding response, followed by conversion onto frozen foods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed juveniles \u003cstrong\u003eseveral small meals daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful with fish too large to swallow, but remember that this becomes a \u003cstrong\u003every large predator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Tangs\u003cbr\u003e✓ Large angelfish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Larger wrasses\u003cbr\u003e✓ Rabbitfish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Larger peaceful reef fish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Other robust marine fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✗ Tiny gobies and other very small fish\u003cbr\u003e✗ Small shrimp\u003cbr\u003e✗ Small crabs\u003cbr\u003e✗ Small snails\u003cbr\u003e✗ Brittle\/serpent stars and similar invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may consume smaller crustaceans, snails, worms and other invertebrates, so they are \u003cstrong\u003enot truly reef-safe in the conventional sense\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Customer Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one fish I'd be \u003cstrong\u003equite careful selling without explaining its adult requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e. The little 5–10 cm juveniles look fantastic and people often assume they'll remain relatively small, but \u003cem\u003eP. chaetodonoides\u003c\/em\u003e can reach \u003cstrong\u003e72 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and grows into a completely different-looking fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 72 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±1,800–2,000 L+ long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.020–1.025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectacular juvenile pattern and swimming behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest concern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdult size and difficulty getting juveniles established on food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Saltwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48927336136936,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/images_f732d1ec-095d-4338-ae17-9bd63a9e7b64.webp?v=1787475666","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/harlequin-sweet-lips-juv-70mm","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}