Where to buy Pinnatus Batfish
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About Pinnatus Batfish
Pinnatus Batfish are disc-shaped with a laterally compressed body and bright red-orange coloration as juveniles, fading to darker red or brown with age. Adults develop a distinctive black vertical stripe through the eye and black markings on the dorsal and anal fins.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Pinnatus Batfish are disc-shaped with a laterally compressed body and bright red-orange coloration as juveniles, fading to darker red or brown with age. Adults develop a distinctive black vertical stripe through the eye and black markings on the dorsal and anal fins.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Care Requirements
- • Large tank (75+ gallons) with plenty of open swimming space • Prefers cooler water: 72–76°F, stable pH 8.1–8.3 • Juvenile diet of small crustaceans; shifts to omnivorous feeding as adult • Known to nip corals and invertebrates; may harass smaller fish • Excellent jumpers—require secure, fitted lids
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Ephippidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Columnaris disease, Hole-in-the-head disease
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake foods, frozen mysis shrimp, frozen brine shrimp, and occasional vegetable matter. Feed 2-3 times daily for juveniles; reduce to once daily as they mature. They are somewhat picky feeders and may take time to acclimate to captive diets.
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