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About Pastel Tilefish
Hoplolatilus fronticinctus displays a pastel coloration with pale orange, pink, and white tones. The body is elongated and somewhat compressed, with the head and anterior body having distinctive coloring patterns characteristic of the Hoplolatilus genus.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank with plenty of rubble substrate for burrowing • Stable water params: 72–78°F, SG 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3 • Requires fine sand/rubble to construct and maintain burrows • Feed quality meaty foods (mysis, copepods) and occasional algae matter • Nocturnal; provide low-light refuges and minimal disturbance
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small fish, crustaceans (such as krill and shrimp), marine algae
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- Hoplolatilus fronticinctus displays a pastel coloration with pale orange, pink, and white tones. The body is elongated and somewhat compressed, with the head and anterior body having distinctive coloring patterns characteristic of the Hoplolatilus genus.
- Max Size
- 6
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Malacanthidae
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