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About Captive-Bred Whitespotted Pygmy Filefish
A tiny, tan to brownish filefish with distinctive white spots covering the body. The body is compressed laterally with a small dorsal filament and a blunt snout typical of pygmy filefishes.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- A tiny, tan to brownish filefish with distinctive white spots covering the body. The body is compressed laterally with a small dorsal filament and a blunt snout typical of pygmy filefishes.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sg 1.023-1.025 • Require small live foods (copepods, amphipods) and quality frozen diets • Dense macroalgae and hiding spots essential • Docile with compatible community members
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the waters around Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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