Where to buy Bristletail Filefish
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About Bristletail Filefish
Elongated eel-like body with a dorsal fin running along the back, primarily transparent with iridescent blue spots, and distinctive long filamentous tail extensions.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Elongated eel-like body with a dorsal fin running along the back, primarily transparent with iridescent blue spots, and distinctive long filamentous tail extensions.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Bristletail Filefish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine plankton, copepods, small crustaceans, worms, small fish fry.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 5
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • 72-78°F temperature • pH 8.1-8.4 • Live sand and rock substrate • Strong water flow with powerheads or power filters
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