Where to buy Sand Tilefish
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About Sand Tilefish
Elongated, slender body with a distinctive profile featuring a pointed snout and dorsal fin that extends nearly the entire body length. Coloration ranges from tan to brownish-gray with fine blue lines and markings; juveniles are often more colorful with blue striations.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas south through the Caribbean to Brazil, typically found in deep reef environments.
- Max Size
- 14
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen foods including copepods, mysid shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. They are bottom feeders that may graze on small crustaceans and are best fed once or twice daily in small portions to match their natural feeding behavior.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Columnaris disease, White spot syndrome
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Malacanthidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 120 gallon tank minimum with deep sand bed (4-6 inches) • Stable parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Requires plenty of hiding spots and rubble • Nocturnal; prefers dim lighting and calm environment • Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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