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About Yellow-Spotted Tilefish
Hoplolatilus chlupatyi is a small, elongated tilefish with a distinctive yellow head and bright yellow spots scattered across its blue-gray body. It has a somewhat compressed body shape typical of tilapia in the family Malacanthidae, with a moderately pointed snout and a small mouth adapted for feeding on small benthic organisms.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines and Indonesia, found at depths typically between 100–200 meters on continental slopes and outer reef walls.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen meaty foods including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. Multiple small feedings daily are preferred over larger meals.
- Max Size
- 5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, White Spot Syndrome
- Diet
- carnivore
- Appearance
- Hoplolatilus chlupatyi is a small, elongated tilefish with a distinctive yellow head and bright yellow spots scattered across its blue-gray body. It has a somewhat compressed body shape typical of tilapia in the family Malacanthidae, with a moderately pointed snout and a small mouth adapted for feeding on small benthic organisms.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Malacanthidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
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