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About Randall's Tilefish
Randall's Tilefish is a small, elongated fish with a predominantly blue to purple head and body, featuring yellow-orange spots and markings along the sides. It has a small mouth adapted for feeding on small crustaceans and displays a characteristic dig-and-burrow behavior.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, specifically recorded from deep reefs in the Mariana Islands and Hawaiian Islands.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and high-quality small pellets. Offer 2-3 times daily in small portions. This species naturally feeds on small crustaceans in deep reef rubble zones.
- Max Size
- 5
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Malacanthidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank with fine sand substrate for burrowing • Stable water params: pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Gentle flow, dim lighting; provide rubble and caves for shelter • Feed quality meaty foods (mysis, copepods) 2-3× daily • Nocturnal; construct burrows and mound structures with sand
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Appearance
- Randall's Tilefish is a small, elongated fish with a predominantly blue to purple head and body, featuring yellow-orange spots and markings along the sides. It has a small mouth adapted for feeding on small crustaceans and displays a characteristic dig-and-burrow behavior.
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