{"id":8616,"date":"2026-02-17T07:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/long-fin-macolor-sweetlips-macolor-macularis\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:09:32","slug":"long-fin-macolor-sweetlips-macolor-macularis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=long-fin-macolor-sweetlips-macolor-macularis","title":{"rendered":"Long Fin Macolor Sweetlips Macolor Macularis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"171\">Long Fin Macolor Sweetlips \u2013 <em data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"169\">Macolor macularis<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"490\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"186\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"189\" \/>The Long Fin Macolor Sweetlips is a <strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"261\">striking and elegant marine fish<\/strong>, recognized for its <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"340\">elongated fins, dark body, and contrasting white spots<\/strong>, especially prominent in juveniles. Its <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"424\">graceful swimming and dramatic patterns<\/strong> make it a visually captivating centerpiece for large aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"503\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"543\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, commonly found in <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"610\">coral reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"791\"><strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"627\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"715\">crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and other meaty marine foods<\/strong>. Regular feeding ensures healthy growth and maintains vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"808\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"811\" \/>Best kept with <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"889\">peaceful to moderately semi-aggressive fish of similar size<\/strong>. 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Its graceful swimming and dramatic patterns make it a visually captivating centerpiece for large aquariums. 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