Where to buy Tasseled Filefish
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About Tasseled Filefish
Small, elongated filefish with tan to brown coloration and variable patterning. Distinctive tasseled or filament-like dorsal spine and occasional branched appendages on the head give the species its common name. Body is compressed laterally with a rough, sandpaper-like skin texture.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region including East Africa, Indian Ocean, and western Pacific to Japan and Australia.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank with plenty of hiding spots • Stable water parameters (temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3) • Varied diet including small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and quality flake foods • Excellent filtration and water flow; weekly 25% water changes • May nip at corals and small invertebrates despite general reef compatibility
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Appearance
- Small, elongated filefish with tan to brown coloration and variable patterning. Distinctive tasseled or filament-like dorsal spine and occasional branched appendages on the head give the species its common name. Body is compressed laterally with a rough, sandpaper-like skin texture.
- Max Size
- 9
- Aka
- Tasseled Filefish, Chinensis Filefish
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
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