{"product_id":"golden-bullseye-parapriacanthus-ransonneti","title":"Golden Bullseye | Parapriacanthus ransonneti","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Bullseye, also known as the Golden Sweeper, is a shimmering, translucent golden-yellow schooling fish that packs into caves and overhangs by day in dense, swirling shoals, flashing gold as they turn in unison. Reaching around 10cm, they are a striking, movement-filled centrepiece for a large peaceful reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound throughout the Indo-Pacific on coastal and offshore reefs, Golden Bullseyes shelter in large numbers within caves, crevices and beneath ledges during daylight hours, dispersing into open water after dark to feed on drifting zooplankton in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep-bodied, laterally compressed fish with a glassy, translucent golden-orange body, large reflective eyes suited to low light, and a fine dark stripe running from snout to tail along the back. Schools shimmer and flash gold as light catches their scales, giving the species its \"bullseye\" and \"sweeper\" common names.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA completely peaceful, non-aggressive schooling species that should never be kept alone or in very small numbers, as isolated individuals stress easily and fare poorly. In a suitably sized group they are calm, active and safe with virtually all fish and invertebrate tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Bullseyes are nocturnal planktivores and can be reluctant feeders when first introduced, often requiring live brine shrimp or copepods to begin with before being weaned onto frozen mysis, brine shrimp and other small meaty foods. Feed several small portions daily, ideally at dusk and after lights-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a large, mature reef aquarium of 300 litres or more with abundant caves, overhangs and low-light hiding areas to house a proper shoal. Stable water quality is critical, with temperature 23-28°C, pH 8.0-8.5 and specific gravity 1.020-1.026; this species is considered sensitive, prone to parasites and stress-related decline if water quality slips or the shoal is too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding has not been documented in home aquariums, and no captive-bred stock is currently available. All specimens in the trade are wild-collected, and this species is generally regarded as a challenging, advanced-only fish to maintain long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParapriacanthus ransonneti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Bullseye (Golden Sweeper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific coastal and offshore reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300L (80 US gal) for a small shoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450L (120 US gal) or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (planktivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0-8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (marine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020-1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Reef Aquariums, Species-Specific Shoal Tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest combined with other peaceful reef fish, gobies, blennies, wrasses, cardinalfish and other schooling species, plus corals and reef invertebrates that pose no threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid large predatory fish, triggers, lionfish, groupers, and other species likely to prey on a small schooling fish, as Golden Bullseyes are natural prey items in the wild and easily targeted in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55411438420259,"sku":"AA5008-S","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55411438453027,"sku":"AA5008-M","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/golden-bullseye-parapriacanthus-ransonneti","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}