Aiptasia Eating Filefish

Aiptasia eating Filefish is also known as the Bristletail Filefish, Matted Leatherjacket, Tomentosus Filefish, or Matted Filefish. The body is a mottled green, brown, and tan coloration.

It is a shy fish, and rarely aggressive towards other fish except those of its own genus. It is best suited for aquariums 30 gallons or larger that does not contain small invertebrates.These fish are not for beginners. Filefish, also known as the leatherjackets, closely resemble triggers and puffers, with features common to both groups.The diet should include shaved shrimp, squid, scallop, mysis shrimp, freeze-dried krill soaked in a vitamin supplement, and frozen marine algae. The Matted Filefish should be fed small quantities of food several times per day.They are also omnivores and will eat other things, including algae.

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• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• Max Size: 4 inches
• Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches