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About Harlequin Filefish
A small, laterally compressed filefish with a distinctive long snout and bright coloration featuring orange-yellow body with blue and orange reticulated markings and spots. Males display more vibrant coloration than females.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Max Size
- 5
- Diet Details
- In the wild, feeds primarily on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates. In captivity, requires a varied diet of small foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and specialized prepared foods. Feeding small frequent meals is essential due to their small mouth and high metabolism.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations, Starvation
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas from Indonesia to the western Pacific.
- Notes
- Famous for eating Acropora coral polyps. Very difficult to feed in captivity. Often starves if not provided with live Acropora. Not recommended for most aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Very difficult to feed in captivity. Often requires live Acropora corals. Best suited for expert aquarists only.
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon aquarium with stable conditions • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025 • Requires live coral polyps (acropora) as primary food source • Excellent water quality and minimal disturbance essential • Peaceful but highly specialized; not for beginner reefers
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