{"product_id":"australian-stripy","title":"Australian Stripey","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Australian Stripey\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Stripey is a striking Australian marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow body and bold black diagonal stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an active, social species that naturally forms schools around rocky reefs, bays and coastal environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian East Coast species is now recognised as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocanthus joyceae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously been commonly identified as \u003cem\u003eMicrocanthus strigatus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Stripeys are excellent swimmers and are best kept in an aquarium with plenty of open swimming space alongside rockwork and hiding areas. They can be kept in groups and are generally peaceful compared with many other marine fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural diet consists of \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and small invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a varied aquarium diet containing marine algae, quality pellets and frozen foods is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMicrocanthus joyceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Stripey \/ East-Australian Stripey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microcanthidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Marine Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Algae Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine community aquariums and Australian reef-style systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Australian Stripey a schooling fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Australian Stripeys naturally occur in \u003cstrong\u003esmall to large aggregations\u003c\/strong\u003e, making groups particularly attractive in larger aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Australian Stripey get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they should be planned for as a substantial adult fish rather than purchased based solely on juvenile size. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Australian Stripeys eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally consume algae and invertebrates. In aquariums, provide a varied diet of marine algae, nori, quality marine pellets, mysis shrimp and other frozen foods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Australian Stripeys reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally considered suitable for marine community and reef-style aquariums. Their natural diet includes algae and small invertebrates, so individual behaviour should still be monitored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere are Australian Stripeys found?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrocanthus joyceae\u003c\/em\u003e occurs along Australia's east coast from \u003cstrong\u003ecentral Queensland to southern New South Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as the Lord Howe Province and Norfolk Island region. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active swimmers and can reach around 16 cm, so provide plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping only a single fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey naturally form aggregations, so groups can provide more natural behaviour where aquarium size allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing algae-based foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlgae is an important component of their natural diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger active fish produce considerable waste, so strong filtration and good oxygenation are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfusing the species with the Western Stripey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralian East Coast Stripeys are now recognised as \u003cem\u003eMicrocanthus joyceae\u003c\/em\u003e, while \u003cem\u003eM. strigatus\u003c\/em\u003e is used for the Western Stripey and other populations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917883682955,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/jaMQ_zkhSa4CO70NJ2kKz7XBwNmIW9mKyN3-PoFG-LASgHyztph0aJL69Xjo56z94QjJx6QgD5P1AbiwD_vxQr57Gez7n9JZXXdquF9ouMVacnmzqjFOiIk3AKdKrC9IxpLTmdiKNdBKPDwFYGOEgGWr2eCmQqfxaofUKty7IRaFiUVo_QvvcY4.jpg?v=1786783769","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/australian-stripy","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}