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About Fourmanoir's Tilefish
Fourmanoir's Tilefish is a small, elongated fish with pale cream to whitish coloration and distinctive yellow or orange markings on the head and anterior body. The mouth is notably large and terminal, and the dorsal fin extends nearly the full length of the body. The fish displays a somewhat compressed body profile typical of tilefish.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, documented from the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Micronesia at moderate to deep reef depths.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with significant sand bed and rockwork for burrowing behavior • Temperature range: 72–78°F • pH: 8.1–8.3; Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG • Provide meaty foods including small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and high-quality carnivore pellets; feed 1–2 times daily • Timid and reclusive; requires dim lighting, plenty of hiding spaces, and a calm tank environment to reduce stress
- Max Size
- 5
- Appearance
- Fourmanoir's Tilefish is a small, elongated fish with pale cream to whitish coloration and distinctive yellow or orange markings on the head and anterior body. The mouth is notably large and terminal, and the dorsal fin extends nearly the full length of the body. The fish displays a somewhat compressed body profile typical of tilefish.
- Difficulty Level
- Fourmanoir's Tilefish is difficult to keep, requiring a specialized setup with sand beds for burrowing, stable parameters, and careful feeding. It is naturally reclusive and easily stressed by aggressive tankmates or excessive light.
- Family
- Malacanthidae
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and fine carnivore pellets. Fourmanoir's Tilefish is a microcarnivore that feeds on small crustaceans and organic matter in the sand.
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