LEAF GOBLINFISH / WASPFISH

6Scientific name: Neovespicula depressifrons 6Pronunciation: Nee-oh-vess-pick-you la dep-ress-iff-rons

6Size: To 10cm

6Origin: Widespread across the Indo-West Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. Has been reported from Japan, but this was an identification error.

6Habitat: From coastal rivers and estuaries to mangrove swamps and the rocjy inshore regions of the sea.

6Tank size: 60x30x30cm

6Water requirements: Hard, alkaline and slightly saline water; 8.2-8.4pH, hardness 25°H+, salinity to around 15ppt

6Temperature: 22-27°C

6Temperament: Indifferent to anything it

can’t eat

6Feeding: Extremely fussy, may never wean beyond live mysids, bloodworm and brine shrimp 6Availability and cost: Pops up with surprising frequency, but easy to miss. Prices from around £12.50