Japanese Big Eye
Snapshot: Also known as the Whiteband Bigeye, this majesty is impossible to miss. With its bold, reddish-orange eye-catching colors and those oversized, expressive eyes, it’s basically the wide-eyed superstar of the reef, always looking like it just spotted something juicy.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 20-25cm or so. Distributed in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bare bones must know: Best suited to a live-rock fish-only system.
Aquarium set-up: This one’s all about that moody reef life. Set it up with plenty of hidey-holes, caves, and shady overhangs so it can duck, dive, and disappear like a pro. Keep the lighting low and vibey too. Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: This one’s got a serious carnivore playlist....think crunchy crustaceans, squishy worms, echinoderm larvae, and bite-sized fishy snacks on repeat.
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!