The Radial Filefish is a fascinating fish supremely adapted to life in the coral reef. The Radial Filefish boasts ornate cryptic markings that allow it to blend seamlessly among corals especially Xenia soft corals. In addition, the Radial Filefish is able to rapidly change color and patterning to [...]
The Tassle Filefish, also known as the Leafy Filefish or Prickly Leatherjacket Filefish, is camouflaged by its light body with dark horizontal stripes. It is best suited for a 180 gallon or larger aquarium with weedy areas, rocks, and at least one suitable shelter. It is a peaceful fish that does [...]
The 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 [...]
Found in waters around Japan and south to Taiwan, the Whitespotted Pygmy Filefish typically resides in temperate areas surrounded by macroalgeaes and sea grass beds. They have the ability to adjust their coloration and patterns depending on their surroundings. These little fish produce rather large [...]
Very unique looking fish. This fish can be very timid in captivity and a slow eater. When acclimated, it will eat almost any prepared foods offered. I feed mine a mix of frozen and pellet foods. I think it’s best to keep the ratio of pellet: frozen at 75:25, respectfully. Many aquarists do [...]
This fish eats polyps and usually nothing else. It shouldn’t be purchased as it has very little chance of [...]
This fish has become popular because of its appetite for Aptaisia and other small pest anemones. It’s a hardy fish but has mixed reviews on its ability to live in a reef tank without nipping on corals and some other reef inhabitants, like small clams. I’ve kept several of these fish and [...]
The Mimic Filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) is the perfect alternative to the Valentini Puffer (Canthigaster valentini) for a reef tank. The Mimic Filefish is reef safe with a bit of caution. They grow to about 4 inches. As you can see, the resemblance is almost identical to the Valentini Puffer. [...]
