Australian Stripey WYSIWYG

Australian Stripey

The Australian Stripey is a distinctive marine fish known for its bold black-and-white vertical bands, yellow coloration, and active personality. Native to Australian coastal waters, this hardy species develops into a substantial, highly visible display fish and is especially valued for its unusual appearance and inquisitive behavior.

Adaptable and active, the Australian Stripey makes an impressive addition to larger marine aquariums with plenty of swimming space.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

WYSIWYG Specimen

✔ Exact Fish Shown in Listing Video
✔ Size: Medium (Approximately 3")
✔ In Our Care Since: September 16, 2026
✔ Currently Housed at Lush Corals

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe with Caution
• Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
• Size: Up to approximately 10 inches
• Scientific Name: Microcanthus strigatus

What Makes This Fish Special?

The Australian Stripey immediately stands out with its bold vertical striping and contrasting yellow coloration. Its unusual pattern gives it an appearance unlike most commonly available reef fish.

Stripeys are active, curious fish that spend much of their time exploring the aquarium and swimming openly, making them highly visible display animals.

They are also known as opportunistic feeders and may pick at algae and small organisms throughout the aquarium.

Behavior & Husbandry

Australian Stripeys are active swimmers and should be provided with ample open swimming space along with rockwork for shelter and exploration.

They are generally compatible with a wide variety of similarly sized marine fish and can become quite confident once established.

Because they grow substantially larger than they may appear when offered as juveniles, long-term aquarium size should be considered when purchasing this species.

Feeding & Diet

Omnivorous and generally adapts readily to prepared foods.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis shrimp
• Enriched frozen foods
• High-quality pellets
• Marine algae and nori

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen marine foods
• High-quality pellets
• Nori and algae-based foods
• Other appropriately sized meaty foods

A varied diet containing both marine proteins and vegetable matter helps maintain excellent body condition and coloration.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Clownfish
• Larger gobies and blennies
• Angelfish
• Other appropriately sized community fish

Reef Safe with Caution: Australian Stripeys are omnivorous and opportunistic feeders. While they can be maintained in reef systems, they should not be considered completely trustworthy around all corals and small ornamental invertebrates.

Use additional caution with very small shrimp and other bite-sized invertebrates.

Lush Corals Quarantine Process

This fish has completed our quarantine process and is fully conditioned prior to sale.

Each fish is:

• Carefully inspected upon arrival
• Proactively treated and observed
• Monitored for health and behavior
• Conditioned to eat prepared foods
• Evaluated to ensure a strong feeding response

This helps ensure your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.