Description

Australian Flathead Perch

(Rainfordia opercularis)

Collection Depth: Captive Specimen.  Wild Specimens: 2-40m

Care Level: Easy/ Intermediate

Maximum Length: 5-7″

Range: Raja Ampat Islands (Indonesia), Southern Indian Ocean (especially the Great Barrier Reef).

Temperament: Cryptic/ Shy.  Intermediate, use caution with smaller gobies, dartfish, etc..

Diet: Meaty foods.  We recommend LRS Reef Frenzy Nano, PE Calanus, Hikari Brine Shrimp, and high quality meaty frozen foods.

Coral Tank Compatibility: Safe with corals.  Will eat smaller fish, ornamental shrimps, and clean up crew, such as small hermit crabs.

Aquarium Size: 40 gallons or greater.