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About Humpback Batfish
Humpback batfish display a dark gray to brownish coloration with a distinctively humped, compressed body shape and prominent fins. They are characterized by their tall dorsal and anal fin profile and a small mouth positioned ventrally.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Ephippidae
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, seaweed, invertebrates (such as mollusks and crustaceans), and small fishes.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Appearance
- Humpback batfish display a dark gray to brownish coloration with a distinctively humped, compressed body shape and prominent fins. They are characterized by their tall dorsal and anal fin profile and a small mouth positioned ventrally.
- Max Size
- 22
- Aka
- Humpback Batfish
- Care Requirements
- • 180 gallon tank minimum; grows to 9-10 inches • Moderate to strong water flow; pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Feed varied diet: meaty foods, quality pellets, vegetables • Provide open swimming space and hiding caves • Prone to nipping at soft corals and small invertebrates
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Hole-in-the-Head (Oodinium)
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
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