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Small Toothed Whiptail
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Small Toothed Whiptail

Pentapodus emeryii

The Small Toothed Whiptail is also known as the Yellow Stripe Spinecheek. This bright bluish purple fish with yellow horizontal bars is very hardy, and will make a wonderful addition to the fish only aquarium. These fish are very interesting to watch in the aquarium with their inquisitive behavior.
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Small Toothed Whiptail is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
20 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility