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About Aiptasia Eating Filefish
Small, mottled tan to brown filefish with a somewhat flattened body and rough, tuberculated skin texture. Notable for its ability to change coloration slightly and its small, venomous spine anterior to the dorsal fin.
Key facts
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Primarily feeds on Aiptasia anemones in captivity, though it will also accept small crustaceans, copepods, and quality frozen preparations. Offer varied small prey items 2-3 times daily. Most effective when introduced to established systems with established Aiptasia populations.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from Indonesia and the Philippines eastward to Fiji and Tonga.
- Care Requirements
- • 20 gallon tank minimum with plenty of live rock for grazing • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025 • Primarily eats aiptasia anemones; supplement with small meaty foods • Peaceful but may nip at small crustaceans and some corals • Requires good water flow and regular feeding to thrive
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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