Experience with Banded Zebra Flounder (Zebrias fasciatus)?

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I'm setting up a 125g Corals + Larger Fish tank and i'm looking for some unique additions to add to the roster. During my research I ran into Zebrias fasciatus, which seems like a decent choice for a unique fish to add into that type of system. I have a few guesses on behavior (Fairly predatory, likes to hang on in sand, etc) but most of this comes from a lot sources leading me to discussions on Peacock Flounders or other larger animals. If anyone has had any experience with these guys and would like to share their experience that would be great!
 

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I'm setting up a 125g Corals + Larger Fish tank and i'm looking for some unique additions to add to the roster. During my research I ran into Zebrias fasciatus, which seems like a decent choice for a unique fish to add into that type of system. I have a few guesses on behavior (Fairly predatory, likes to hang on in sand, etc) but most of this comes from a lot sources leading me to discussions on Peacock Flounders or other larger animals. If anyone has had any experience with these guys and would like to share their experience that would be great!
Not a lot of info on the Zebrias species that I can find, but they seem like pretty typical flounders. I'd just say to make sure you size the other critters appropriately and try to properly ID the fish after you get it, as there are quite a few "Zebra Flounder" species from different genera that look very similar.
Pictures? Might be a Gymnachirus sole: the three species of this genus are Gymnachirus melas (max size 22 cm), Gymnachirus nudus (max size 15 cm), and Gymnachirus texae (max size 14 cm). It could also be a Zebrias sole, which appear more elongated. Flounders are generally not considered entirely reef safe since they may consume small fish and invertebrates. They also tend to grow rather large. Would make for a wicked sand sifter in a predator tank though.
Gymnachirus sp.:
 

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