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About Orbicular Batfish
Orbicular batfish are laterally compressed, disc-shaped fish with silver-gray coloration that darkens dorsally. Juveniles are banded with brown or black bars, while adults become more uniformly gray with yellow-orange tinges on the fins. The dorsal and anal fins are high and sail-like.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 180 gallons for adults • Stable water: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Strong filtration and moderate flow • Feed varied diet: frozen foods, high-quality pellets, vegetable matter • Avoid with small fish and ornamental shrimp; may nip coral polyps
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Appearance
- Orbicular batfish are laterally compressed, disc-shaped fish with silver-gray coloration that darkens dorsally. Juveniles are banded with brown or black bars, while adults become more uniformly gray with yellow-orange tinges on the fins. The dorsal and anal fins are high and sail-like.
- Family
- Ephippidae
- Aka
- Round Batfish, Circular Spadefish
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Velvet, Hole-in-the-Head
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